Best-looking mythological story

Author: Tian Zhansheng
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
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Remembering those nights when the moonlight was gentle and the breeze was light, my ears often resounded with my grandmother's soft voice. A young fisherman had caught a delicate red lacquered box from the lake. Upon opening it, he found a radiant pearl inside. He secretly thought, "This must be lost by some old lady." Just as he was about to go ashore to find the owner, a beautiful woman in green clothes walked toward him. Every time this happened, my thoughts would involuntarily follow the fisherman and the girl into that strange world. Amidst the enchanting scenery of swaying green shadows and lotus flowers reflecting in the pond, I saw the hardworking fisherman and the kind, beautiful girl fall in love. Thus, accompanied by the beautiful, song-like mythological stories and immersed in the dreamlike, ethereal charm, I grew up.
Now, I have become a father and often passionately tell my children the ancient stories I heard from my grandmother. These mysterious, vivid, and fun-filled scenes—while I enjoy her cuteness and share her happiness—I also gain new insights into these stories. The elusive atmosphere serves as a beautiful rainbow bridge, connecting people's thoughts. Although this bridge is not real, people need the comfort that comes from imagination to fight against the ugliness, imperfections, harm, and pollution in reality. This is why myths can grow from a tender sprout into towering trees, possessing an indomitable vitality and enduring charm. The reason lies in their timeless nature. The world of myths contains the philosophy of life and the ancient Chinese people's relentless pursuit of life. Therefore, we have selected the finest mythological stories of the Chinese nation as gifts for young friends, hoping they can also find inspiration within them.