What were the myths and legends of China? What books were the best to understand Chinese mythology?

Chinese mythology is very rich. Here are some of the more famous ones: 1. Pangu created the world: Legend has it that Pangu was the first god in Chinese mythology. After his death, his body turned into mountains, rivers, earth, blood, stars, and hair. His left eye became the sun and his right eye became the moon. 2. Nüwa mends the sky: Legend has it that Nüwa is a goddess in Chinese mythology. She used multicolored stones to repair the sky so that the human world would be free from disaster. Cowherd and Weaver Girl: Legend has it that the Cowherd and Weaver Girl are a pair of lovers in mythology. They meet on July 7 every year. The Queen Mother of the West: The Queen Mother of the West is a goddess in mythology. She is the goddess of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. Legend has it that she will come to the world on July 7 every year to collect people's love tokens-peach branches. The Legend of the White Snake: The Legend of the White Snake is one of the most famous love stories in China. It tells the love story between the White Snake and Xu Xian. If you want to know more about Chinese mythology, I suggest you read classic novels such as Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Journey to the West, and Dream of the Red Chamber. These novels all contain rich Chinese mythological elements.