The Four Great Myths and Legends in the History of Chinese Literature
The four great myths and legends in the history of Chinese literature referred to the four myths and legends that were widely spread and deeply influenced in ancient China. 1. Pangu's Creation of Heaven and Earth: It tells the story of Pangu's creation of the world by cutting the chaos between heaven and earth with an axe. This story has an important position in the history of Chinese literature. It is regarded as the opening work of ancient Chinese mythology and one of the most classic and grand stories in Chinese mythology. 2. Shennong Tasting Hundred Herbs: It tells the story of Shennong tasting all kinds of herbs in order to find a cure. This story reflected the ancient Chinese people's exploration and love for nature, and also reflected the development of ancient Chinese medicine and herbal medicine. 3. Jingwei Reclaims the Sea: It tells the story of the Jingwei family who constantly dive into the sea for revenge. This story was widely used to express people's resistance to their fate and their indomitable spirit. It was also a classic story in ancient Chinese legends. 4. Nüwa mending the sky: It tells the story of Nüwa mending the sky with multicolored stones. This story is considered to be a mythical story in ancient Chinese legends, which reflects people's reverence for nature and the cherish of life. These mythical stories not only had profound cultural and historical significance, but also had a profound impact on ancient Chinese literature and art, becoming an indispensable part of the history of Chinese literature.