resource for readers interested in mythology, history, or cultural studies. The opening of the book introduces the author and outlines his meticulous approach to translating and interpreting Chinese myths by studying primary texts and relevant scholarly works. Werner expresses gratitude to several individuals who aided his research and emphasizes his goal of distilling a vast topic into a comprehensible English format that reflects the minds of the Chinese people. He begins with a discussion of the sociology of the Chinese, touching on their racial origins and societal structures, setting the stage for understanding the significance and context of the myths that follow in subsequent chapters. This establishes a foundational framework for the readers to appreciate the depth of Chinese mythology as both a cultural artifact and a living tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)