What was the connection between ancient myths and legends and the origin of Chinese civilization?

There was a close relationship between ancient myths and legends and the origin of Chinese civilization. The origin of ancient Chinese civilization can be traced back to the Neoliths about 5000 years ago. At that time, many different tribes and ethnic groups appeared in China. These tribes and ethnic groups communicated and integrated with each other, gradually forming a new form of civilization. In this process, many ancient myths and legends reflected the lives and history of these tribes and ethnic groups. For example, the dragons, phoenixes, turtles, cranes, and other creatures in ancient Chinese legends represented different tribes and ethnic groups. In addition, there were many descriptions of natural phenomena such as heaven and earth, the sun, the moon, the stars, plants, animals, etc. in ancient myths and legends, which also reflected the understanding and reverence of ancient Chinese civilization towards nature. There were many connections between the origin of Chinese civilization and ancient myths and legends. For example, the gods and heroes in ancient myths and legends often represented the interests and values of different tribes and ethnic groups. Moreover, there were many stories and legends about the origin of civilization and social development in ancient Chinese myths, which were also integrated into modern novels and literary works.