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Why were there so many myths and legends in ancient China, and why were they able to write such wonderful novels?

2025-02-28 19:30
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The reason why there were so many myths and legends in ancient China was because ancient China was an ancient civilization with rich cultural and historical traditions. In ancient times, people often used myths to describe historical events and natural phenomena to explain the existence and operation of the world. These mythical stories usually had a high level of imagination and creativity, depicting many fantastic plots and characters. The reason why China couldn't write such wonderful novels was because ancient Chinese culture emphasized the expression of ideas and philosophy. People often used poetry, prose, Fu, and other artistic forms to express their thoughts and feelings. In literature, China has a long history and rich cultural traditions. Many excellent literary works have been gradually formed through long-term accumulation and development. These works usually had profound thoughts and philosophical implications, as well as rich imagination and creativity to create many wonderful novels.

Ancient Godly Monarch

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Why were there so many myths and ghost stories in China?

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2024-09-15 20:14

China has many myths and ghost stories due to the long-term religious beliefs and cultural traditions in Chinese history. In ancient China, people believed that everything in the world had spirituality, and myths and ghost stories were the expressions of this spirituality. In traditional Chinese culture, myths and ghost stories were regarded as a form of narration and art, which could stimulate people's creativity and emotions, and also an important way of cultural inheritance. The origins of Chinese mythology and ghost stories can be traced back to ancient religious beliefs. In primitive society, people believed that everything in the world had divinity and spirituality, and myths and ghost stories were the expressions of these gods. As time passed, myths and ghost stories gradually evolved into an important part of traditional Chinese culture, and were widely passed down and interpreted. The many myths and ghost stories in China also reflected the complexity and complexity of ancient Chinese society. In ancient China, people's lives were filled with all kinds of challenges and difficulties. Myths and ghost stories were a reflection of these difficulties and challenges, and also a reflection and exploration of the meaning of human existence.

There were many myths and legends in ancient China. Was there a difference between myths and legends?

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2024-09-15 21:28

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.

There were no myths in modern times, so why were all myths and legends from ancient times?

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2024-09-22 07:51

There are no myths in modern times because myths usually refer to supernatural or surreal stories and legends. These stories often originate from ancient times and are widely spread in different cultures and religions. In ancient times, people usually regarded myths as explanations of natural phenomena, characters, events, or powers, or beliefs and worship of supernatural forces. These mythical stories usually depicted some mysterious people or creatures who had extraordinary powers or abilities and were often related to certain events or people. With the development of human civilization, myths and legends were constantly evolving and changing. The content and form of mythical stories varied in different cultures and religions. For example, myths still exist in some modern religions such as Buddhism, Buddhism, and so on. Therefore, it can be said that there are no myths in modern times, but myths are very common in ancient times and are widely spread in different cultures and religions.

Why were there so many soldiers who were good at writing after they retired? Why were they able to write novels?

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2024-09-01 18:06

Soldiers receive long-term training in the army, including military skills, discipline, leadership, teamwork and other aspects of training. These training can help them develop good habits and ways of thinking, and also improve their writing skills and presentation skills. In the army, soldiers usually came into contact with a large number of military documents, historical materials, news reports, etc. These experiences could allow them to accumulate a wealth of knowledge and materials to help them write novels with depth and breadth. Soldiers usually had to carry out various tasks in the army. These experiences could give them rich life experience and story materials, which could be used to construct rich characters and plots to improve their writing skills. The training and working experience of soldiers in the army could give them good physical fitness, perseverance and endurance. These qualities were also very important in writing, which could help them create works with appeal and vitality.

What were the myths and legends of ancient China?

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2025-03-02 12:58

There were many myths and legends in ancient China, some of which were famous: Cowherd and Weaver Girl Legend of the White Snake Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai Dream of the Red Chamber Journey to the West Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio Bai Jingjing and Yuan Chonghuan in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio Zhong Li and Lu Dongbin in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio White Peony and Bai Jingjing in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio The Plum Girl and the Jade Girl in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio These are just some of the many ancient Chinese myths and legends. Each story has its own unique background and meaning.

What were the myths and legends of China?

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2024-09-23 22:38

Chinese mythology is very rich. The following are some of the famous myths: 1. Pangu created the world: Legend has it that Pangu was born in the chaos. He used an axe to cut open the chaos between heaven and earth and created the world. After that, his body gradually became the sky, mountains, rivers, earth, and so on. Finally, he died and became all things. 2. Three-Life Stone: Legend has it that the Three-Life Stone is a stone pillar that records everyone's past and future lives. It is located at the entrance of the Heavenly Palace and is used by immortals to record the good and evil karma of the human world. 3. Long-Browed Fairy: Legend has it that the Long-Browed Fairy was a beautiful woman from the Heavenly Realm. She had once met a man and fell in love with him when she descended to the mortal world. After that, she returned to the Heavenly Realm but had never been able to return to the Heavenly Realm. Legend of the White Snake: Legend has it that the White Snake was a snake spirit who came to the human world to fall in love with Xu Xian and got married. Because the nature of the snake spirit and human emotions could not be balanced, the White Snake eventually turned into bubbles and disappeared. 5 Journey to the West: Legend has it that the four masters of the Tang Monk went to the West to obtain the scriptures and finally returned to the human world after experiencing 9981 difficulties. 6. Investiture of the Gods: Legend has it that the Investiture of the Gods was a kind of Investiture of the Gods issued during the Zhou Dynasty. It listed all the real people who were conferred as gods. They would be assigned to different domains to rule all things in the world. 7 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Legend has it that Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of ancient Chinese novels that records many stories of ghosts, immortals, monsters, etc. It is considered a classic work of ancient Chinese literature. These are only a small part of the Chinese mythology. There are many other stories and legends such as "Dream of the Red Chamber","Water Margins" and so on.

What were the myths and legends in China?

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2024-09-18 14:09

There are many myths and legends in China, and the following are some of the famous ones: 1. Pangu's Creation of Heaven and Earth: This is considered to be the opening work of Chinese mythology. It tells the story of Pangu's birth in chaos and the use of an axe to cut open heaven and earth. 2. Nüwa mends the sky: It tells the story of Nüwa mending the sky with colorful stones so that the sky is no longer dark. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl: The story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meeting on the Milky Way is a traditional Chinese myth. Legend of the White Snake: The love story between the white snake and Xu Xian is one of the classic love myths in China. 5 Journey to the West: The story of Sun Wukong and other people who went to the West to obtain scriptures is one of the most famous mythological novels in ancient China. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: It is an ancient horror mythological novel that tells many supernatural stories, including many mythological characters and ghosts. The above is only a small part of Chinese mythology. There are many other stories such as the various mythical stories in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

What were the myths and legends of China?

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2024-09-15 05:46

Chinese mythology is very rich. The following are some of the famous myths: 1. Pangu created the world: Legend has it that Pangu was the first god in Chinese mythology. After his death, his body turned into heaven and earth and created a new world. 2. Nüwa mends the sky: Legend has it that Nüwa is a fairy in Chinese mythology. She used colorful stones to repair the sky so that it no longer leaks rain. 3. Shennong tasted all kinds of herbs: Legend has it that Shennong was the agricultural god in Chinese mythology. He tasted all kinds of herbs and invented agriculture and medicine. 4. Kuafu Chasing the Sun: Legend has it that Kuafu is a god in Chinese mythology who chases after the sun until the limit and finally sacrifices himself. 5. Cowherd and Weaver Girl: Legend has it that the Cowherd is a male god in Chinese mythology. He and Weaver Girl are lovers. They meet every year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Legend of the White Snake: Legend has it that the White Snake is the snake god in Chinese mythology. She transformed into a human form and fell in love with Xu Xian, eventually turning into foam. 7 Journey to the West: Legend has it that the monk and his disciples went to the west to obtain the scriptures. They experienced 81 difficulties and finally obtained the true scriptures. Dream of the Red Chamber: Legend has it that Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the representative works of ancient Chinese novels. It describes the love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. These mythical stories were not only widely spread in China, but also had a far-reaching impact on the world.

There were many dreams in myths and legends in ancient China, but now they have become reality.

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2024-09-23 10:24

There were many myths and legends in ancient China, and many of them had become reality. Here are two examples: Dream of the Dragon Bed Legend had it that Dragon Dream was an immortal in ancient China who could ride a dragon and fly to Tavern Heaven to enjoy the scenery. Today, Dragon Bed Dream has become a tourist attraction located in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, China. The tourists could ride the dragon boat upstream along the river and pass by the dragon bed to enjoy the beautiful natural landscape and magical legends. Fairy Water In ancient Chinese myths and legends, Fairy Water was a magical drink that could make people immortal. Now, the fairy water had become a high-end cosmetic brand, and its products were sold all over the world. Brands such as L'Oreal, YTL, Chanel, etc. used modern technology to combine traditional mythical stories with modern medicine to create a product line that could meet people's various needs.

What were the top ten myths and legends of ancient China?

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2024-09-10 17:55

There were many myths and legends in ancient China. 1. Pangu created the world: Legend has it that Pangu was born in chaos and used an axe to cut open the world to create the world. His body continued to grow, and finally, after his death, his body turned into mountains, rivers, earth, hair, stars, and his internal organs into all kinds of plants and animals. Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs: Legend has it that Shennong was the ancestor of agriculture and medicine. He tasted all kinds of herbs and found many ways to treat diseases. He was also described as a brave warrior who risked everything to find a way to cure his people. 3. Jingwei Reclaims the Sea: Legend has it that Jingwei is the patron saint of the sea. She transformed into a bird and filled the sea with her feathers. This legend was very famous in Chinese culture and was often used to describe tenacious perseverance and indomitable spirit. 4 Kuafu Chasing the Sun: Legend has it that Kuafu is the guardian of the sun. He chased the sun and ran until he finally drank the water of the Yellow River and sacrificed his life. This legend was often used to describe the courage and determination to pursue one's dreams. 5. Nüwa mends the sky: Legend has it that Nüwa mended the sky with yellow soil so that the sky would no longer split and the world would be preserved. This legend was often used to describe the power of creation and protection. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl: Legend has it that the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl are a pair of lovers in heaven. They meet on July 7 every year. This legend was very famous in Chinese culture and was often used to describe love and lovesickness. Legend of the White Snake: Legend has it that the white snake was a snake spirit. She fell in love with the human scholar Xu Xian and after a series of twists and turns, she finally transformed into a human. This legend was also used to describe love and the pursuit of freedom. 8 Journey to the West: Legend has it that Tang Sanzang and his disciples went to the West to obtain the scriptures. They finally succeeded in obtaining the true scriptures after going through all kinds of hardships. This legend was also used to describe stories of adventure and struggle. 9 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Legend has it that Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a book that records all kinds of supernatural stories, including many myths and legends. This legend was also used to describe mysterious and supernatural stories. The dragon has nine sons: Legend has it that the dragon has nine sons, each with unique characteristics and behavior. The most famous of these sons was the eldest carp. He often used the carp leaping over the dragon gate to describe the power of successfully crossing obstacles.

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