Butterfly Mother Miao (Hmong) Creation Epics from Guizhou, China

A collection of epics from the Miao (Hmong) ethnic group of southwest China. The poetic narratives, traditionally performed by two groups of singers, relate the creation of the world and the peoples and creatures in it. One of the major figures in one series of the songs is Butterfly Mother (Mai Bang), a personified butterfly who lays the eggs that eventually lead to the creation of the local peoples. Rich in cultural lore, these mythic narratives are virtual encyclopedias of traditional myths, legends, and folk customs of the Miao people.Jin, Dan is the author of 'Butterfly Mother Miao (Hmong) Creation Epics from Guizhou, China', published 2006 under ISBN 9780872208506 and ISBN 0872208508.