""The Four Supernatural Creatures of the Chinese"" is a book written by Elizabeth E. Goldsmith that explores the mythology and symbolism of four important creatures in Chinese culture: the dragon, phoenix, tortoise, and unicorn. The book delves into their origins, legends, and significance in Chinese history and folklore. Each creature is examined in detail, with chapters dedicated to their physical characteristics, cultural and religious significance, and their representation in art and literature. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of various depictions of the creatures throughout Chinese history. Overall, ""The Four Supernatural Creatures of the Chinese"" provides a comprehensive look at these important figures in Chinese culture and their enduring impact on Chinese art, literature, and spirituality.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Life Symbols as Related to Sex Symbolism, by Elizabeth E. Goldsmith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129055.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.
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