An introduction to Chinese mythology, presenting ten stories with scholarly commentary, cultural and historical background, and a question and answer section.

"Original edition published as Chinese mythology in 2001"--T.p. verso.

Panku creates the world -- Nuwa creates people -- Fushi teaches the people -- Water war -- Yu rebuilds the earth -- The grand Archer Yi -- The moon goddess -- The unicorn's prophecy -- Monkey -- The pilgrimage.