Creation of the World Part II -- The Brother and Sister Creation

Author: Gong Zhiyong
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features:
A 30-episode television series with the same title is about to be launched jointly by the three regions of China;
A magnificent epic depicting the birth of the Chinese nation and its civilization;
A unique love story of the Chinese ancestors, Fuxi and Nüwa;
A mysterious classic showcasing Nüwa mending the sky and Fuxi creating the Eight Trigrams.
This book tells the great contributions of the human, Fuxi and Nüwa, to humanity, as well as their, poignant, and moving love story. After the Great Flood, only two siblings remained in the world—Fuxi and Nüwa. They married and took on the responsibility of reproducing the human race. Fuxi created the Eight Trigrams, invented writing, established marriage customs, formulated the calendar, made fishing nets, created musical instruments, acquired fire, and divided the land, laying the foundation for the ancient and excellent Chinese civilization. Nüwa created humans from clay and mended the sky with stones. It is deeply moving and heart-wrenching. The little dragon is treacherous and cruel, always opposing and harming humanity, ultimately earning the wrath of gods and humans. The story features grand and tragic scenes, with a plot that is intricate and well-crafted. Gods, humans, and demons coexist, creating suspense and danger. Cats and mice are enemies, while chickens and dragons grow roots—full of humor that makes one laugh out loud. Love and hatred, justice and evil, kindness and cruelty—heart-stirring and thought-provoking.