Were Chinese myths and Taoist myths the same thing?
Chinese mythology and Taoist mythology were not the same thing. Chinese mythology and Taoist mythology are both important parts of Chinese traditional culture, but their origins and development backgrounds are different, with different characteristics and forms of expression. Chinese mythology refers to the ancient Chinese people's understanding and belief in nature and the universe, including many myths and legends, such as Pangu's creation of the world, the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, and the descent of fairies to the world. These myths reflected the religious beliefs, cultural traditions, and social history of the ancient Chinese people. Taoist mythology originated from the Han Dynasty of China. It emphasized the concept and spirit of Taoism, including immortals, Taoists, Taoist doctrines, and so on. Taoist mythology is very different from ancient Chinese mythology in religious belief and cultural content. It pays more attention to philosophical thinking and religious experience in the form of expression. Although there are similarities between Chinese mythology and Taoist mythology, they are not the same thing. They have different origins, developments, and manifestations.