Through the ages, unique traditions have exerted an influence on the Chinese people's thinking and behavior. Stories about gods, ghosts, fairies and spirits hav

This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world.

This is an introduction to the most frequently encountered Chinese deities focusing on those gods which express the most common concerns of the Chinese people.

Oedipal God offers the most comprehensive account in any language of the prodigal deity Nezha. Celebrated for over a millennium, Nezha is among the most formida

“Luminous and detailed, this is an encyclopedic treasure trove that now renders the gods and goddesses of Eastern lore accessible to the West.” —Benebell