The background of ancient Chinese mythology?

Other than the legends of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang in ancient times,
For example, the Legend of the White Snake, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, the Lotus Lantern, and Chang'e's Flight to the Moon. Did these stories have a clear dynasty background?
Which dynasty in Chinese history had the most mythical stories (other than ancient mythology, Investiture of the Gods, and Journey to the West)? If there is, please give me an example ~~ Thank you ~~

Answer 1

The background of ancient Chinese mythology can be traced back to the origin of ancient Chinese civilization. Different mythological backgrounds also reflect the social, political, cultural, economic and other characteristics of ancient China in different historical periods.

The following is the background of some ancient Chinese myths:

1 Xia Dynasty (21st century B.C. -16th century B.C.)
The Xia Dynasty was the first dynasty in ancient China. Its background reflected the social, political, economic and cultural characteristics of China at that time. During the Xia Dynasty, China's society began to change from a primitive society to a slave society. The Bronze Age gradually ended and entered the Iron Age. The political system of the Xia Dynasty was a patriarch system. The prime minister was mainly in charge of state affairs.

2. Shang Dynasty (16th century B.C. -11th century B.C.)
The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty in ancient China. Its background reflected the social, political, economic and cultural characteristics of China at that time. During the Shang Dynasty, China entered the Bronze Age, and a large number of exquisite cultural relics and works of art appeared. The political system of the Shang Dynasty was a monarchical system. The monarch was mainly responsible for state affairs.

3. Zhou Dynasty (11th century B.C. -256 A.D.)
The Zhou Dynasty was a dynasty in ancient China. Its background reflected the social, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of China at that time. During the Zhou Dynasty, China experienced many political changes such as feudal disputes, enfeoffment and feudalism. At the same time, with the development of agriculture and handicraft industry, China began to see the emergence of capitalist sprouts.

4. Qin Dynasty (221 - 206)
The Qin Dynasty was a short dynasty in Chinese history. Its background reflected the social, political, economic and cultural characteristics of China at that time. During the Qin Dynasty, China achieved unification and established a central system. At the same time, it began to implement large-scale agricultural and handicraft reforms.

5 Han Dynasty (206 - 220 AD)
The Han Dynasty was a powerful dynasty in Chinese history. Its background reflected the social, political, economic and cultural characteristics of China at that time. During the Han Dynasty, the political system of China began to have a system of prefectures and counties and a bureaucracy. At the same time, with the development of agriculture and craftsmanship, the seeds of capitalist society began to appear in China.