The Dragon in China and Japan

The Dragon in China and Japan is a book written by M. W. de Visser that explores the cultural significance and symbolism of dragons in Chinese and Japanese mythology. The book delves into the history and evolution of dragon mythology in both countries, examining the different ways in which dragons have been depicted in art, literature, and folklore over the centuries.The first part of the book focuses on Chinese dragon mythology, tracing the origins of dragon worship in ancient China and exploring the various roles that dragons played in Chinese culture. The second part of the book turns to Japan, examining the ways in which dragons were imported from China and adapted to Japanese culture, as well as the unique forms that dragon mythology took in Japan.Throughout the book, de Visser draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, artwork, and contemporary scholarship, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the dragon in Chinese and Japanese culture. The book is richly illustrated with images of dragons from throughout history, making it a visually stunning and informative read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or Asian culture.1913. In the First Book of this volume, the most interesting quotation concerning the dragon in China are systematically arranged, selected from the enormous number of passages on this divine animal found in Chinese literature from the remotest ages down to modern times. In order to give the original conceptions the author did not quote the numerous poems on the dragon, because the latter, although based upon those conceptions, enlarged them in their own poetical way. The Second Book treats of the dragon in Japan, considered in the light of the facts given by the Introduction and Book I.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.