Folklore of China and Its Affinities With That of the Aryan and Semitic Races

""Folklore of China and Its Affinities With That of the Aryan and Semitic Races"" by N. B. Dennys is a comprehensive study of the folklore and mythology of China, and its connections with the mythologies of the Aryan and Semitic races. The book explores the origins and development of Chinese folklore, including the beliefs, customs, and traditions of the Chinese people, as well as their myths and legends. It also examines the similarities and differences between Chinese folklore and that of the Aryan and Semitic races, highlighting the shared themes and motifs that exist across cultures. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of folklore, mythology, and comparative religion, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China.""1876. This work contains a series of articles which lend a better knowledge of Chinese popular beliefs. Contents: introductory; birth, marriage and death; days and seasons; portents or omens, auguries, lucky numbers and dreams; charms, spells, amulets and divinations; superstitions as to various subjects; ghosts, apparitions and supernatural beings; witchcraft and demonology; elves, fairies and brownies; serpents, dragons, fabulous animals and monsters; superstitions regarding the powers of nature; legends of locality, household tales, etc.; fables and proverbial lore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.