Eastern Classic Mythology 1

Author: Yihong
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Myths can cultivate imagination; children lacking imagination will lead mediocre lives. Myths can boost self-confidence; children lacking confidence will lead self-effacing lives. Myths can inspire ambition; children lacking ambition will lead unproductive lives. Eastern myths can also help young people understand the rich traditional and historical cultures of many Asian countries. For example, the creation of the world and the origins of humanity are universally cared about by ancient peoples of all ethnic groups, and each Eastern ethnic group has its own perspectives. The Chinese believe Pan Gu created the world and Nüwa created humans, while the Israelis believe God created humanity, and so on. Myths and legends are the crystallization of the purest, finest, and most beautiful imagination of humanity in its childhood. Humanity created myths in its childhood, and even in today's high-tech era, humans still cannot do without myths because they need fantasy and imagination. Those lacking imagination and fantasy find it difficult to create a bright future and taste happiness. Reading a good myth story is highly beneficial for young people in their growth to cultivate a fearless attitude toward challenges, to establish a spirit of self-improvement, to bravely face difficulties, to dare to pursue beauty, and to overcome all obstacles. This is a shared experience of many who have gone through it. May this Eastern myth open the wings of children's imagination, allowing them to soar freely in a world of happiness and beauty.