CONTENTS
Reading edition
Chap. Page
I. The Dawn of Civilization 1
II. A Far-travelled Invention 13
III. Ancient Mariners and Explorers 24
IV. The World-wide Search for Wealth 36
V. Chinese Dragon Lore 46
VI. Bird and Serpent Myths 66
VII. Dragon Folk-stories 76
VIII. The Kingdom under the Sea 95
IX. The Islands of the Blest 106
X. The Mother-goddess of China and Japan 131
XI. Tree-, Herb-, and Stone-lore 158
XII. How Copper-culture reached China 189
XIII. The Symbolism of Jade 211
XIV. Creation Myths and the God and Goddess Cults 256
XV. Mythical and Legendary Kings 274
XVI. Myths and Doctrines of Taoism 297
XVII. Culture Mixing in Japan 324
XVIII. Japanese Gods and Dragons 345
XIX. Rival Deities of Life and Death, Sunshine and Storm 357
XX. The Dragon-slayer and His Rival 371
XXI. Ancient Mikados and Heroes 378
Index 389