There were many similarities and differences between ancient myths and later generations of supernatural novels. 1. Different sources of stories: ancient myths and supernatural novels are based on people's legends, historical events, and real-life experiences. However, ancient myths are usually based on primitive religious beliefs, while supernatural novels are based on ancient society and reflect the society, culture, and lifestyle at that time through fictional stories. 2. Different character images: The characters in ancient myths and supernatural novels are usually more voluptuous and have complex personalities and emotions. Later generations of supernatural novels pay more attention to the image of the characters and the simplicity of their personalities. They are often more straightforward and the shaping of their personalities is relatively simple. 3. Different theme and meaning: The theme and meaning of ancient myths and supernatural novels are often more profound. They reflect people's thoughts about nature, morality, the universe and other aspects. Later generations of supernatural novels pay more attention to the plot and the development of characters. They often pay more attention to entertainment and enjoyment. 4. Different literary forms: ancient myths and supernatural novels tend to be more traditional in their literary forms, while later generations of supernatural novels pay more attention to the characteristics of online literature such as frequent turns, fast-paced narration, and a lot of dialogue. Therefore, there are many similarities and differences between ancient myths and later generations of supernatural novels. They are both a form of literature and have their own unique literary value and charm.