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Myths of China and Japan

by Donald A. Mackenzie

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  1. 1Preface
  2. 2Chapter I — The Dawn of Civilization
  3. 3Chapter II — A Far-travelled Invention
  4. 4Chapter III — Ancient Mariners and Explorers
  5. 5Chapter IV — The World-wide Search for Wealth
  6. 6Chapter V — Chinese Dragon Lore
  7. 7Chapter VI — Bird and Serpent Myths
  8. 8Chapter VII — Dragon Folk-stories
  9. 9Chapter VIII — The Kingdom Under the Sea
  10. 10Chapter IX — The Islands of the Blest
  11. 11Chapter X — The Mother-goddess of China and Japan
  12. 12Chapter XI — Tree-, Herb-, and Stone-lore
  13. 13Chapter XII — How Copper-culture Reached China
  14. 14Chapter XIII — The Symbolism of Jade
  15. 15Chapter XIV — Creation Myths and the God and Goddess Cults
  16. 16Chapter XV — Mythical and Legendary Kings
  17. 17Chapter XVI — Myths and Doctrines of Taoism
  18. 18Chapter XVII — Culture Mixing in Japan
  19. 19Chapter XVIII — Japanese Gods and Dragons
  20. 20Chapter XIX — Rival Deities of Life and Death, Sunshine and Storm
  21. 21Chapter XX — The Dragon-Slayer and His Rival
  22. 22Chapter XXI — Ancient Mikados and Heroes

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