The field of legends has long been neglected by serious
intellectual minds who have considered it to belong to the realm of
children's literature. Legends, however, are a mirror of the
culture that creates them, a revealing lens through which to
observe society, religion, history, and traditions. This volume
explores Vietnamese legends from 1321 to today--tales of gods,
spirits, ghosts, giants, extraordinary individuals, heroes, common
people, and animals; legends that have delighted both young and old
for centuries. It explains the mores, thought processes, and
religions that formed the genesis of Vietnamese legends, traces the
development of legends through time and space, and highlights the
historical and social differences between northern and southern
legends. Over time, this work shows, Vietnamese legends have
evolved from a 14th century means of government propaganda to
become a form of news, entertainment, and thought for the masses.
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