The development of the Chinese mythological system could be traced back to ancient times and had experienced a long process of development. The following are some important nodes and evolution processes: 1 Xia Dynasty (21st century B.C. -16th century B.C.): The Xia Dynasty was the first dynasty in China and was considered the beginning of the mythological system. The ruler of the Xia Dynasty, Yu the Great, created the "Flood Myth" after he dealt with the flood. It told many myths and legends related to the flood. 2. Shang Dynasty (about 16th century B.C. -about 11th century B.C.): The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of ancient China and the development period of the Chinese mythological system. In the Shang Dynasty, many myths and legends were further developed and evolved, such as the legends of the ancestors of the Shang Dynasty, Emperor Jun and Emperor Yao, described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. 3. Zhou Dynasty (about 11th century B.C. -256 A.D.): Zhou Dynasty was the third dynasty of China and an important period of Chinese mythology. In the Zhou Dynasty, many myths and legends were further developed and evolved, such as the legends of King Wen and King Wu of Zhou described in the Investiture of the Gods. 4. Qin Dynasty (221 - 206): After the Qin Dynasty unified the six countries, the Chinese mythological system was further improved and developed. In the Qin Dynasty, many myths and legends were compiled into books such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas and the Songs of Chu. 5. Han Dynasty (206 - 220 AD): The Han Dynasty was an important period for the Chinese mythological system and also the golden period of Chinese mythological stories and legends. In the Han Dynasty, many myths and legends were created, such as classic novels such as Journey to the West and Water Margins. 6 Tang Dynasty (618 - 907): The Tang Dynasty was the golden age of the Chinese mythological system and the prosperous period of Chinese mythological stories and legends. In the Tang Dynasty, many myths and legends were further developed and evolved, such as Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and Dream of the Red Chamber. 7 Song Dynasty (960 - 1279): The Song Dynasty was an important period for the Chinese mythological system and a prosperous period for Chinese mythologies and legends. In the Song Dynasty, many myths and legends were further developed and evolved, such as novels such as Water Margins and Journey to the West. 8 Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644): The Ming Dynasty was an important period for the Chinese mythological system and a prosperous period for Chinese mythological stories and legends. In the Ming Dynasty, many myths and legends were further developed and evolved, such as novels such as Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Chamber. Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911): The Qing Dynasty was an important period for the Chinese mythological system and also a period of decline for Chinese mythological stories and legends. In the Qing Dynasty, many myths and legends were banned, so there were relatively few stories that were passed down. The above are the main nodes and evolution process of the development of the Chinese mythological system. Each period has its own unique characteristics and contributions.