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This is a list of mythologies native to Asia: Buddhist mythology; Chinese mythology; Christian mythology (in Western Asia) Georgian mythology; Greek mythology (see Greco-Buddhism) Hindu mythology. Ayyavazhi mythology; Tamil mythology; Vedic mythology; Hittite mythology and religion; Indo-Iranian mythology. Ossetian mythology; Persian mythology ...
1.3.2 Central Asia. 1.3.3 East Asia. 1.3.4 North Asia. 1.3.5 South Asia. ... List of creation myths; List of legendary creatures by type; List of mythology books and ...
Many English speakers understand the terms "myth" and "mythology" to mean fictitious or imaginary. However, according to many dictionary definitions, these terms can also mean a traditional story or narrative that embodies the belief or beliefs of a group of people , and this Wikipedia category should be understood in this sense only.
Some mythology involves creation myths, the origin of things, people and culture. Some involve the origin of the Chinese state. Some myths present a chronology of prehistoric times, many of these involve a culture hero who taught people how to build houses, or cook, or write, or was the ancestor of an ethnic group or dynastic family. Mythology ...
Additionally, certain myths are dedicated to the genesis of the Chinese state. A subset myths provides a chronology of prehistoric times, often featuring a culture hero who taught people essential skills ranging from building houses and cooking to the basics of writing. In some cases, they were revered as the ancestor of an ethnic group or ...
According to traditional beliefs a ghost is the spirit form of a person who has died. Ghosts are typically malevolent and will cause harm to the living if provoked. Many Chinese folk beliefs about ghosts have been adopted into the mythologies and folklore of neighboring East Asian cultures, notably Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
The following is a list of Akuma , Yūrei , Yōkai (spirits), Kami and other legendary creatures that are notable in Japanese folklore and mythology Contents 0–9
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