The Eight Immortals of Taoism: Legends and Fables of Popular Taoism
Man-Ho Kwok, Joanne O'Brien
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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