How did ancient myths and legends reflect real life?

There were many myths and legends in ancient China, among which the more famous ones were "Investiture of the Gods,""Journey to the West,""Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio," and so on. These novels were classic works of ancient Chinese literature. They described all kinds of gods, monsters, ghosts, immortals, and other characters. They told the origin and evolution of various myths and legends. Among them, the Investiture of the Gods was considered one of the representative works of ancient Chinese myths and legends. It told the story of Jiang Ziya helping King Wen of Zhou at the end of the Shang Dynasty to crusade against the Shang Dynasty. Journey to the West was a classic Chinese mythology story about Sun Wukong and others who went to the Western Paradise to obtain scriptures. "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" was a collection of short stories based on the stories of a Chinese Studio. It described many stories of immortals, monsters, and ghosts. It was considered a legendary work in ancient Chinese myths and legends.

The Babylonian mythology and legends included many gods and legends, such as Marduk, Ishtar, Gilgamesh, and Uluru. Marduk was the god of sky and light in ancient Babylonian mythology, and was considered the creator of the sun and stars. Ishtar was the god of love and war, representing love, beauty, and war. Gilgamesh was a hero. His story told how he overcame difficulties and challenges on a dangerous journey and finally gained great power and honor. Uluru was a city in ancient Babylon and was considered one of the birthplaces of the ancient Babylonian civilization. Other than that, there were also some other legends and stories, such as the legend of the great flood and the existence of some monsters. However, a detailed collection of legends about Babylonian mythology may require further research and information.

Ancient Babylonian myths and legends mainly described the struggle between gods and the interaction between humans and gods. The most famous myth was the Epic of Gilgamesh, which depicted the adventures of the legendary hero, Gilgamesh, and the complex relationship between humans and gods, as well as the exploration of life. Babylonian mythology also included other mythological figures such as Isyutan and the goddess Ishgantar. In addition, there was also the legend of the Great Flood in ancient Babylonian mythology. The Babylonian culture mostly inherited the Sumer-Akkad culture, especially the myths.

There were many ancient Chinese myths and legends, and the more famous ones included Journey to the West, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Investiture of the Gods, and Water Margins. These novels were the treasures of ancient Chinese literature. Not only did they have high literary value, but they also contained rich cultural implications and philosophical thinking. Among them, Journey to the West was regarded as one of the representative works of Chinese mythology and legend. It told the story of Sun Wukong and others who finally obtained the true scripture after going through 81 difficulties. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio was a collection of short stories about ghosts and monsters. There were many thrilling and magnificent stories. " Investiture of the Gods " told the story of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. It involved many characters such as immortals, monsters, and mortals. It showed the political, philosophical, and religious concepts and thoughts of ancient Chinese society. " Water Margins " was a story about a group of righteous thieves at the end of the Song Dynasty. It showed the dark side of human nature and the struggle between the forces of justice. These novels all had unique charm and far-reaching influence. They were classics in the history of Chinese literature.

There were many myths and legends in ancient China. Was there a difference between myths and legends? Myths and legends are both important elements in ancient Chinese culture. Although they have some similarities, there are also some obvious differences. A myth is usually a story of a supernatural or mysterious power or event. These stories are usually related to the origin of humans, natural gods, gods, or supernatural phenomena. Supernatural or mystical powers in myths are usually thought to be unexplainable by science, so they often have a vague or mysterious quality. The main purpose of mythology was to explore the nature of human beings and the universe and to try to reveal the meaning of human existence. Legends were stories based on historical events or facts to promote certain moral or spiritual values. Legends are usually related to historical events or real people, but the integrity and authenticity of the story may not be as good as myths. The main purpose of legends was to express certain moral or spiritual values such as love, justice, courage, loyalty, and so on, and to convey these values through stories. Although myths and legends have some similarities, myths are usually more mysterious and supernatural, while legends are more based on history and facts and pay more attention to expressing certain moral or spiritual values.

The myth of the sun god in ancient Egyptian mythology reflected the ancient Egyptian people's understanding of nature and the universe. In the eyes of the ancient Egyptians, the sun was a sacred existence that symbolized life and vitality. The god of R was depicted as a huge god who flew in the sky on a golden sun chariot. His theocracy ruled all of Egypt, protecting the people from all kinds of diseases and disasters. The ancient Egyptians believed that the sun god, Rah, was not only the most powerful being in nature, but also an important controller of the universe and fate. His power could affect the growth and change of all things, including the development and prosperity of human society. As a result, the sun god, Ras, was regarded as one of the core gods of the Egyptian people. His image was widely drawn and worshipped, becoming an important element in ancient Egyptian culture.

There were many myths and legends in ancient China, some of which were famous: 1 Cowherd and Weaver Girl: Legend has it that there are two fairies in the sky. One likes the fireworks life in the mortal world, and the other likes to bathe by the Milky Way. Every year on July 7th, they can only meet at a specific time. Legend of the White Snake: It tells the love story between the white snake and Xu Xian. In the story, the white snake transformed into a snake and sacrificed his life to save Xu Xian. 3. Journey to the West: It tells the story of Sun Wukong and others who went to the West to obtain scriptures. There are many mythical characters and monsters in the story. Among them, the more famous ones are the White Bone Demon and the Flame Monster of the Flaming Mountain. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: It tells many stories about ghosts and immortals, among which the more famous ones include "The Peony Pavilion" and "The Scholar and the Miss". Legend of Nezha: tells the story of Nezha. He was a very brave god who once saved the earth, but because of this, he angered the Emperor of Heaven and was finally punished to descend to the mortal world. These mythical stories played an important role in the Chinese cultural heritage and were widely read.

Not all ancient Chinese myths and legends originated from Taoism. Although Taoism had a long history and far-reaching influence in China, it was not the background or source of inspiration for all ancient Chinese myths and legends. Many ancient Chinese myths and legends, such as the Investiture of the Gods, Journey to the West, and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, were influenced by Taoism. In these legends, Taoist elements such as immortals, Taoists, and supernatural events were widely used to add mystery and fantasy to these stories. However, there were also many ancient Chinese myths and legends that were inspired not only by Taoism but also by other religions, folk beliefs, and cultural phenomena. For example, some of the myths and legends in the Classic of Mountains and Seas reflected the exploration and imagination of ancient people towards nature and gods, while Lin Daiyu in the Dream of the Red Chamber was influenced by the concept of "Daiyu" in Buddhism. The creation of ancient Chinese myths and legends had a very wide background and inspiration. It was not only influenced by Taoism, but also by other religions, folk beliefs and cultural phenomena.

Ancient Chinese myths and legends came from many different books. The more famous ones included The Book of Songs, The Songs of Chu, Records of the Historian, Tao Te Ching, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, and so on. These books provide us with a wealth of ancient Chinese myths and legends.

Ancient myths and legends were an important part of Chinese literature and culture. [1. Classic of Mountains and Seas], also known as the Encyclopedia of Chinese Mythology, was an ancient geographical document that contained a large number of ancient myths and legends. 2. Biography of Qu Yuan, also known as Chu Ci, is one of the most important collections of poems in the history of ancient Chinese literature, which contains a large number of ancient myths and legends. 3. Journey to the West: It was a long novel written by Wu Chengen, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. It contained a large number of ancient mythical and legendary elements, such as Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sand Monk and other mythical and legendary stories. 4. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Also known as Ghost Story Record, it was a collection of ancient novels that described ghosts, fox fairies, and other supernatural phenomena. It contained a large number of ancient myths and legends. 5 Water Margins: It was a long novel created by Shi Naian, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. It contained a large number of myths and legends about heroes who resisted oppression, such as Lin Chong and Wu Song. Romance of the Three Kingdoms: It was a long novel created by Luo Guanzhong, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. It contained a large number of historical wars, political struggles, heroes, and other mythical and legendary elements such as Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and other mythical and legendary stories. These works were all representative works of ancient myths and legends, with far-reaching influence, and were widely praised and read.