Immortality Tales
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Immortality Tales
Immortality Tales explores humanity's age-old fascination with eternal life, delving into its impact on mythology, philosophy, and literature. The book examines how the desire to transcend death has shaped cultural narratives and influenced our understanding of human aspirations. Intriguingly, the earliest myths, like the Epic of Gilgamesh, reflect this longing, while philosophical debates question the very desirability of immortality. This interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive view, progressing from the origins of immortality beliefs to philosophical implications and literary representations. The book argues that this pursuit, literal or metaphorical, reflects a deep yearning for meaning and legacy. By weaving together insights from history, philosophy, and literature, Immortality Tales offers a unique perspective on how our views on death influence our values and societal structures.
Immortality
A retelling of several stories I have heard about supposed immortals over the last sixty years working as a consultant in the field of the occult arts. I have added my comments on these methods, and other methods that I have heard of for extending human life. There is also some information concerning medical research in the area of life extension.
The History of Chinese Folktales
Author: Liu Shouhua
language: en
Publisher: American Academic Press
Release Date: 2025-04-14
The History of Chinese Folktales is the first comprehensive study of Chinese folktale history, spanning from the pre-Qin period to the 20th century. It references over 300 ancient texts and reviews more than 300 representative stories. The book highlights three main research areas. First, motifs and types. This involves identifying and categorizing various story motifs and types, as well as analyzing subtypes to create a “genealogy” of folktales, a process that reflects cultural exchanges among peoples. Second, cultural significance. Employing historical materialism and cultural anthropology, the book explores the cultural implications of folktales, linking them to historical and cultural contexts to reveal their essence. Third, historical-geographical comparison. This involves a detailed examination of the “life history” of stories, considering historical and geographical contexts to understand their essence and cultural flow.