What are the myths of Chinese tragedies?
There are many tragic myths in China, and the following are a few famous examples: 1. Cowherd and Weaver Girl: Legend has it that the Weaver Girl was the daughter of the Emperor of Heaven. She was exiled to the human world because she was jealous that her sister was favored by the Emperor. The cowherd was the lover of a hardworking and kind cowherd and Weaver Girl, but they could not be together because of the curse of the Emperor of Heaven. This story was often used to express the beauty and helplessness of love. Legend of the White Snake: This story tells the love story between the White Lady and Xu Xian, but there are many complicated backgrounds and misunderstandings in the middle. The White Lady sacrificed everything to save Xu Xian, but in the end, because of her own mistake, the two could not be together. This story was widely praised as one of the representatives of Chinese love myths. 3. Xiang Yu, the Overlord of Western Chu: Xiang Yu was a famous military general and politician in Chinese history, but his love life was also very tragic. He fell in love with the cousin of Liu Bang, the leader of the rebel army, but eventually lost everything because of his childishness and impulsiveness. This story showed the cruelty and ruthlessness of war and political struggles. 4 Qu Yuan: Qu Yuan was a famous poet and politician in Chinese history, but his fate was also very tragic. During the period of Chu State, he was ostracized and persecuted by the nobles, and finally committed suicide by jumping into the river. This story expressed his helplessness towards fate and his thoughts on the fate of mankind. These stories were widely spread and studied not only in China but also around the world, becoming an important part of Chinese culture.