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Arkana: The Eight Immortals of Taoism

Legends and Fables of Popular Taoism

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28 legends and fables featuring the Eight Immortals--an illuminating study of popular Chinese religious beliefs with special appeal for readers of the Tao Te Ching and Joseph Campbell's works on myth. To this day, the Eight Immortals are among the most popular figures in Chinese art, and their cult has affected every aspect of Chinese culture. Line drawings throughout.

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Arkana: The Eight Immortals of Taoism, Kwok Man-Ho, Johanne O. Brien, Martin Palmer

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1990
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Title
Arkana: The Eight Immortals of Taoism
Subtitle
Legends and Fables of Popular Taoism
Language
English
Publisher
Rider
Released
1990
Format
Paperback
Pages
156
ISBN10
0712636455
ISBN13
9780712636452
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2.5 out of 5
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28 legends and fables featuring the Eight Immortals--an illuminating study of popular Chinese religious beliefs with special appeal for readers of the Tao Te Ching and Joseph Campbell's works on myth. To this day, the Eight Immortals are among the most popular figures in Chinese art, and their cult has affected every aspect of Chinese culture. Line drawings throughout.