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In much the same way that Westerners analyze their personalities and predict their futures by studying the positions of the stars under which they were born, Asians use the ancient animal zodiac to explain individual personalities and predict their futures. According to legend, the twelve years in the Asian animal cycles were named for the twelve animals who visited Buddha on his deathbed: the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, cock, dog, and boar. This informative and delightful book examines each animal of the zodiacal cycle and describes its history, its virtues and flaws, its "all-too-human characteristics." Traditional tales from China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, and Vietnam illustrate each animal's personality as the people of those nations see it.
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THE ASIAN ANIMAL ZODIAC
Published by
Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont, 1974
ISBN 10: 0804811288
ISBN 13: 9780804811286
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Hardcover
Seller: David H. Gerber Books (gerberbooks), Austin, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Norman Sun (illustrator). First Printing stated. 218pp+ Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 014581
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The Asian animal zodaic
Published by
C. E. Tuttle Co, 1974
ISBN 10: 0804811288
ISBN 13: 9780804811286
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Lifeways Books and Gifts, Prescott, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Used/Astrology. FIRST EDITION. Good Condition. Some small tears on the outer jacket. Pages are crisp and clean. An introduction to the astrology of the zodiac as well and tales of the animals lore. Seller Inventory # sun74