Mythology and Legends of China and the World

Author: Tian Xinli (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Mythology and legends are invaluable spiritual treasures of a nation and a country, holding a significant position in the history of literature. Their themes, content, and various mythological figures have had a multifaceted influence on literary creation throughout the ages and the formation of epic poems among different ethnic groups. Especially, their rich, boundless, and fantastical imagination, as well as their methods of personifying natural phenomena, are directly linked to the artistic fiction and romantic creative methods of later writers. They have provided abundant material for future generations' creative works. Moreover, mythology possesses rich aesthetic and historical value, being closely related to ancient life and history. It serves as important documentary material for studying early human societies' marriage and family systems, primitive religion, customs, and more. This book also selects and compiles several folk legends and folk tales from around the world, such as The Legend of Meng Jiangnu, The Butterfly Spring, Alishan, and The Tale of Momotaro.