★ An all-encompassing ancient mythological masterpiece, the progenitor of Chinese fantasy and magical literature!
★ Deities, mythical beasts, nations, mountains, minerals, plants... Eccentric yet fascinating, wonderful and rich.
★ With cute and colorful illustrations and lively language, it leads readers on a journey through the fantastical world of Eastern mythology, stimulating imagination.
★ History and geography enthusiasts, as well as those who love to explore mysterious and peculiar things, must not miss this.
★ Perhaps, this world truly existed — offering you a different fantastical cognition and imagination about the world.

The "The Mythland of Mountains and Seas" selection includes:
- "Wow! The Fantasy World of 'Mountains and Seas'" series (2 volumes) : "Mountain Classic" and "Sea Classic"
- "We Originate from 'Classic of Mountains and Seas'" series (4 volumes): "Exotic Beasts Part", "Mysterious Nations Part", "Fantasy Creatures Part", "Mythology of Deities Part"
- "Cute Version of 'Classic of Mountains and Seas'" series (4 volumes): "Mountain Elves (volume 1)", "Mountain Elves (volume 2）", "Ancient humans", "Sea Monsters"

1. This series repositions and deconstructs the ancient book "Classic of Mountains and Seas," presenting it from a new perspective and featuring recommendations from a team of experts.
Recommended by Wu Zhiliang, Ph.D. in History from Nanjing University, Sun Luyang, Deputy Director of the Science Popularization and Publicity Department of the China National Animal Museum, and Zhang Jingshu, Deputy Director of the National Animal Museum at the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

2. The opening comic story presents an interesting introduction, guiding readers into the fantastical world of "Classic of Mountains and Seas";

3. The content is categorized by nations, monsters, plants, and deities to inform readers of what is contained within "Classic of Mountains and Seas."
For example, monsters can be classified based on their abilities: fire prevention, healing, alleviating hunger, causing floods, causing droughts...
For example, inhabitants can be classified based on their characteristics: long arms, pierced chests, intestine-less, one-armed, hairy people, black teeth...
For example, Yu was actually the second-generation "father" of flood control, Gonggong's "petty" actions tilted the Buzhou Mountain, and Xingtian could still be a war god without a head...

4. Extending knowledge from ancient times to the present, using imagination to connect our world with the "Mountains and Seas."
For example, birds with human faces could be the owls we see today.
For example, the red-pawed, white-headed Zhu Yan, symbolizing a super war, is most likely the white-bottomed langur.

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In the magical world of “Classic of Mountains and Seas”, there are many wondrous countries scattered about:

The people of the Long-Arm Country and the Long-Leg Country live by the sea, and they fish together. The Long-Leg people carry the Long-Arm people on their backs while fishing. The Long-Arm people's long arms can catch fish without fishing lines, and the Long-Leg people's long legs allow them to walk into the water without getting their clothes wet. They work together in perfect harmony!

In the Husband Country, there are only men, and they give birth to the next generation by taking out a rib from their own body. After taking it out, they won't live for long, so it requires a lot of courage!

In the Women's Country, there are only women. They have a spring in their country, and after bathing in the spring, they become pregnant.

The people of the Wuxian Country are all descendants of the great Wuxian, and they are all wizards. Everyone has two snakes, a green snake on the left hand and a red snake on the right hand - they may look a bit scary, but actually, they are all very kind!

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In "Mysterious Nations Part", we will get to know the extraordinary people and interesting stories of the various countries in the magical world of mountains and seas. As readers let their imagination roam in this fantastical world, they will find that the characteristics of people from different countries seem to reflect various civilizations, thereby understanding the interesting differences between different cultures. At the end of the world of "Classic of Mountains and Seas", it is the curiosity and imagination of ancient ancestors about the world and others.

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Established in 2012, the company's core team consists of dozens of members, and it has signed contracts with well-known illustrators from both domestic and international circles, truly achieving a fully independent creative model in development. The team not only pursues innovation in aesthetics and form but also places great emphasis on content selection and reader experience. The main creative members come from various fields. At the early stage of topic development, they start with "small topics," brainstorming in their respective areas, and then editors compile the results to achieve the output of "encyclopedia" knowledge.

Long-Arm Country, Long-Leg Country
Sushen Country, Rong Country, Baimin Country, Junzi Country
Husband Country, Women's Country, Wokoku (Wo Country)
Guanxiong Country, Jixiong Country
Wuxian Country
Jiaojing Country, Chijing Country, Majing Country, Jiaozun Country, Xuangu Country
Wuchang Country, Fanshe Country, Juyo Country
Qigong Country
One-Arm Country, Rouli Country
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