What was China's mythological system like?

The mythological system in our country is indeed relatively simple. It usually only includes some basic elements such as heaven and earth, sun and moon, stars, mountains, rivers, vegetation, animals, humans, and so on. Although there were many types of mythological systems in Europe, this was due to the cultural traditions and historical background of the European continent. Since ancient times, the European continent had a rich cultural tradition and historical background, including the cultural and artistic achievements of different historical periods such as Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages. These cultural and artistic achievements led to the variety of European mythological systems. Some elements were retained as the basic elements of European mythology, while others were integrated into these mythological systems. The European continent was far apart, causing strong geographical and cultural differences between people from different regions. These differences also led to the differences in European mythological systems. For example, Norse mythology, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, and other mythological systems all had their own unique elements and characteristics. In addition, the European mythological system was also influenced by historical events such as the Christian and Renaissance, which led to the changes and supplements of some elements in the European mythological system, making the European mythological system more colorful.

China's mythological era could be traced back to ancient times. In ancient China, people created many mythical stories, which reflected the social, cultural, religious and mental state of the time. Some of the fairy tales had been adapted into novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber and Journey to the West. These novels tell the stories of the ancient Chinese people in the mythological era, providing us with a rich imagination to understand Chinese culture.

The first mythological novel in China was the Classic of Mountains and Seas. " Classic of Mountains and Seas " was an ancient mythological novel that depicted the mythical world of China, including mountains, rivers, flowers, fruits, monsters, immortals, and so on. It was regarded as the foundation of Chinese mythological novels and had great significance for the study and inheritance of ancient Chinese mythology.

The first mythological novel in China was Journey to the West.

China's first mythological novel was the Romance of the Gods. This novel tells the story of King Wen's son, King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, attacking the Shang Dynasty at the end of the Shang Dynasty. It is also interwoven with various myths, legends, historical events, etc. It is a classic work that focuses on myths and historical novels.

The first Chinese mythological novel was Journey to the West.

The first mythological novel in China was the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

The mythological system of ancient China was very complicated. It included not only classic novels such as Journey to the West and Investiture of the Gods, but also a large number of legends, stories, poems, and other literary works, forming a complete mythological network. These mythological works together constituted an important part of the ancient Chinese mythological system, but they were not the only support. The ancient Chinese mythological system also included many other mythological stories such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber, and other novels, as well as ancient poems, legends, religious rituals, and other works. These works together constituted the ancient Chinese mythological system. The variety and richness made it not only a single novel, but also contained rich cultural content and historical inheritance.

The most ancient mythological book in China was the Classic of Mountains and Seas. The Classic of Mountains and Seas was an ancient mythological and geographical work. It was regarded as one of the earliest materials on Chinese mythology, legends, geography, geography, flora and fauna. It recorded the myths, legends, characters, and natural landscapes of all parts of China, covering many aspects of ancient Chinese mythology, legends, religion, philosophy, and culture. The Classic of Mountains and Seas contained many famous mythical stories, such as the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, the Queen Mother of the West, Jingwei Reclamation of the Sea, Kuafu Chasing the Sun, and so on. It was regarded as an encyclopedia of ancient Chinese mythology.

The Investiture of the Gods was a part of the Chinese mythological system. It was a record of ancient China's sacrifices to the gods of ancient times. The Investiture of the Gods contains many different mythical stories and legends, involving various legends and myths in ancient China, so it can be considered a part of the Chinese mythological system. However, to determine whether the Investiture of the Gods was the most complete and purest ancient mythological system, more specific standards and definition might be needed. In some cases, other ancient Chinese cultural systems also contained many similar myths and legends, such as ancient Greek mythology and Norse mythology. Therefore, whether the Investiture of the Gods could be considered the most complete and purest ancient mythological system might require more discussion and research.