Legends of Vietnam

<p> Legends 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. 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.</p>