Mythological Legends of Ancient Times

Author: Wu Xingjian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Explaining and spreading our spirit and culture, recording and carrying our glory and dreams. Five thousand years of mythology, interpreting the justice of history and the universe, a hundred legends that leave a lasting legacy, portraying the joys and sorrows of human life. This book is divided into three parts: ancient mythology, secular legends, and mythical tales, collecting 125 of the most representative myths and legends from China's official histories and folk tales. From the ancient myths of Pangu opening the heavens, Fuxi and Nüwa, and Suiren lighting the fire, to the legends of Kua Fu chasing the sun, Jingwei filling the sea, and Gun and Yu controlling the waters; from the secular legends of Chenxi saving his mother, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and Zhao Xu meeting a fairy, to the tale of Shizhu interpreting dreams; from the mythical tales of the nine sons of the dragon, the wine god Du Kang, and the immortal Miaoying, to Zhongli becoming an immortal, readers can fully appreciate the magical and imaginative aspects of traditional Chinese culture. They can also sense the unyielding spirit and boundless imagination of our ancestors in their struggles and battles against the harsh natural environment. It is precisely this great power that has ultimately forged the splendid civilization of our nation and country.