earliest fantasy novels

One of the earliest is 'The Epic of Gilgamesh'. It has elements like the hero's journey and supernatural beings, which are common in fantasy. Another is 'The Odyssey' by Homer. It features mythical creatures such as the Cyclops and gods interfering in human affairs. Also, 'Beowulf' is an early example. It has a hero battling monsters like Grendel.

The earliest fantasy novels could be traced back to Ethereal Journey and some works by Master Huang Yi, such as Shattering the Void and Legend of the Sword Master. These works created a precedent for cultivation and fantasy novels, and laid the basic framework and setting for future fantasy novels. Huang Yi's works were considered to be the first to come up with the term " fantasy ". His works also laid the foundation for the basic framework and many settings of fantasy for the next decade. In addition, Xiao Qian's " Journey in the Wind " was also one of the earliest fantasy novels in China and was considered one of the three great novels in online novels.

" The Legend of Gu Ancestor " is a fantasy and oriental fantasy novel written by the author, Feng Huo Mo Dong. The general plot of this novel is: In ancient times, humans defeated the beasts and created a brilliant civilization. However, one day, a new race was born-the Gu clan… ---------------------------- " I Am the First Generation of Human Beings " was a Xianxia-Mythological Cultivation novel written by the author, Ocean Morning Sun. The general plot of this novel was: A hundred years after Goddess Nvywa created human beings, Xia Yu crossed the Untainted World and became the first generation of human beings. He also became the leader of a tribe. At this time, the two ancestors of the Human Tribe had just emerged, the Three Pure Ones had not become Saints, and the Journey to the West had not begun. The Human Tribe had no cultivation method and could only rely on the protection of the Wu Tribe to survive. See how Xia Yu led the Xia Tribe to rise in the heavens…The world he passed through: Romance of the Dragon and Snake, the Supreme One, the Yang God, the Super Martial Three Kingdoms, the Nine Changes of the True Spirit, the Perfect World, Covering the Sky, Devouring the Starry Sky... ---------------------------- Primitive Clan Leader was a fantasy novel written by the author, King Do Not Disturb. The general plot of this novel was: "The human race is weak, and the myriad races are bullying and humiliating us. Then, I'll kill my way out of the myriad races! ---------------------------- The Celestial Punisher was a fantasy novel written by a man from Mars. The general plot of the novel was: In the Divine Continent, there were tens of thousands of races. The strong preyed on the weak, and strength reigned supreme!  Ten thousand years ago, the powerful Spiritual Race suddenly declined and became a small race that no one knew about.  However, ten thousand years later, the Spiritual Race Outer Hall disciples suddenly obtained the first volume of the Immortal Book and rose to power. They would cut through the thorns, charge into the dragon's pool and tiger's den, and revive the might of the Spiritual Race! Ascend to the peak of the Great Dao! ---------------------------- " Human Emperor " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Shi Buxing. The general plot of this novel was: This was an ancient era that no one knew about. It was an ancestor that was even more distant than Yan Huang. The land was vast and blood filled the sky. This was a tragic period of time for the human race. The hundred races that were more ferocious than ghosts burned the city with fire and blood. This was the soul of a powerhouse who had been sleeping for hundreds of millions of years. His blood was hotter than the sun. He had fought all over the world and dyed the nine heavens with his blood. … Here, humans only believed in themselves. They did not seek immortality, worship gods, or worship Buddha, because they were all enemies! ---------------------------- " The Supreme of Humanity " was a fantasy and oriental fantasy novel written by the author, Otaku Pig. The general plot of this novel was: Ever since Pangu created the world, the three emperors ruled the world, and the five emperors set the rules, people in the world were the primogenitor of heaven and earth… At this time, it was the final stage of the Human Sovereign Realm among the Three Sovereigns. The Five Sovereigns had yet to be determined, and the human race was not the most powerful. This was the era of the wilderness, where demon gods, evil gods, and heavenly gods stood in great numbers. Thousands of races coexisted, barbaric growth, and ruling the world. The human emperor was old, and the human race was weak. They were used as sacrificial animals and food… This was not the Wilderness, but the wild and unrestrained Wilderness! Returning to ancient Chinese mythology, writing the wild legend of the human race's counterattack, please read the Human Dao Supreme! ---------------------------- " Protect Our Clan Leader " was a fantasy novel written by Ao Wuchang. The general plot of the novel was: The [Clan Leader] dressed as the [Fantasy World] portrayed the fantasy world as realistic as possible from the perspective of the family. He planted spiritual fields, raised spiritual fish, developed all kinds of family businesses, supported the salted fish elders to become the ancestors to protect them, and encouraged the younger generation to bravely enter the Holy Land Academy and stand out. The family members of this article are harmonious and united, working together to create a better future. The non-hotblooded combat fantasy focused on improving the family's assets, funds, facilities, servants, generals, clansmen, guest elders, in-laws, and other elements. He tried to look at the " old-fashioned " fantasy world from a fresh perspective. Plot discussion group: 837185062. ---------------------------- " The Magical Fairy Slaying History " was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author Guo Ling. The general plot of this novel was: During the Immemorial Age, the Divine Great Land was in a daze. The surroundings were extremely desolate. As time passed, human beings appeared and occupied the main position in the Divine Great Land. Because of the legend of God, it attracted countless people's yearning. He also gradually had a cultivation path. There were already countless self-cultivators. Among them, the Eastern God Clan, the Southern Dragon Clan, the Western Wizard Clan, and the Northern Sword Clan occupied the most important positions. This story happened all over the four strange races. ---------------------------- The Legend of the Patriarch was an Oriental fantasy novel written by the author, Shanren Youmiao. The general plot of the novel was: The new book " I am the Clan Leader " has been released. Everyone, please recommend it to the new book! I am the dividing line of the introduction… There was no true cruelty or violence between races. There was only the survival and reproduction of a race. An unfamiliar soul had descended upon this desolate land with a heavenly treasure. He had become the chief of a small tribe, leading the tribe to rule over a region. From weak to powerful, he had begun a long journey of conquest. ---------------------------- " Defiant Demon Venerable " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Flower Falling in Leisure Garden. The general plot of this novel was: At the beginning of the world, the human race was forced to survive. They rose up to resist and wanted to seize the way of heaven to derive techniques. Their race called themselves shamans. After a thousand years, the Wu Tribe had disappeared. Countless elders and mighty figures of the human race had deduced the incomplete historical records left behind by the Wu Tribe and evolved into the three branches of immortals, demons, and Buddhas. After ten thousand years, the geniuses of the various races were born, all for the sake of eternal transcendence. Ling Yang thought,[Although you have lived for thousands of years, you are ultimately no match for the Heavenly Dao.]

The earliest fantasy novel could be traced back to the early 20th century, when Faulkner wrote The Sound and the Fury. The novel was first published in 1919 and is considered one of the pioneers of modern fiction. It was based on the poverty, racial discrimination and social problems of the early 20th century American society. It reflected the dark side of society and the distortion of human nature by telling the story of a black teenager's growth. The novel was also adapted into many versions of movies, television dramas, and stage plays, becoming one of the classics in the history of literature.

The earliest fantasy novels could be traced back to ancient Chinese works such as Classic of Mountains and Seas and Journey to the West. These works all contained some fantasy elements such as mythical creatures, mysterious forces, magic, etc. They were considered one of the earliest fantasy novels in China. As time passed, the concept of fantasy novels gradually became popular around the world. Some of them were from other countries, such as the series of " Magic Door " by William gibson and " A Song of Ice and Fire " by George R.R. Martin. Therefore, fantasy novels are a genre of literature that transcends national boundaries and cultures. Its origins can be traced back to different eras and cultures.

The earliest collection of mythological stories: Genesis in the Old testament and many stories in the Bible can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman mythology. The earliest collection of mythological stories: Homer was the earliest collection of mythological stories, including many myths and legends such as the Iliad and the Odysey. The earliest collection of notebook novels: The Book of Rahim and the Translated Version of the Holy Koran contained many notebook novels such as Tahith and Ashiyyah. The earliest long chapter novel: " Dream of the Red Chamber " was the earliest long chapter novel that narrated the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others in the Qing Dynasty. The earliest vernacular novel, The Scholars, was the earliest vernacular novel that described the ways of the world and the conspiracies of the Ming Dynasty officialdom.

" The Strongest Reborn Demon King " is a game novel written by the author, Big Dream Three Days. It is a virtual online game novel. The general plot of this novel is: A rising star in the Seven Worlds was once framed and sent back ten years by the System's lightning tribulation. At that time, one yuan could buy two lollipops. At that time, the charming old lady would still be a young lady. At that time, there wasn't an expert called Niu Shisan in the game… His reputation rose to fame and shook the world. Who was the strongest in the Seven Realms? Still looking at Jin Chao! ============================== This was a book with Xianxia as its background. Digitized magic tools, pills, divine powers, and spiritual talismans. Learn the Seventy-Two Transformations, hold the Pangu Heaven-Splitting Axe, and stand on the Three Thousand Falling Water. This was an unreasonable classical Xianxia online game with new settings and new data. [No plagiarism. Book group: 235108006.] ---------------------------- " Online Games: Twilight Wonderland " was a virtual online game novel written by the author, Glazed Stone Lock's Wind. The general plot of this novel was: He Xi, a ten-year-old veteran player of Paradise, was lamenting the death of his old game. When he woke up, he was surprised to find that a global next-generation high-tech online game called " Legend of Dusk " was inextricably linked to Paradise. He decided to use his rich knowledge of Paradise to create a world that belonged to him in " Legend of Dusk "! Book Group: 477261872 [The Fury of the Shura, a fairyland legend. It's good to watch!] ---------------------------- 'Records of the Nine Provinces' Immortals and Fiends 'was an ancient Xianxia novel written by Eternal Dominion. The general plot of this novel was: There were immortals, demons, Buddhas, demons, ghosts, spirits, and mysterious creatures. Of course, the main character here was still a human! However, in a world where all living beings from all walks of life competed to be the master, where would those who did not want to be reduced to a supporting role go? The famous online author Eternal Dominion spent three years visiting the famed mountain's ancient talisman sect and devoted all his efforts to creating a grand chapter of Xianxia. ---------------------------- " Pangu of Online Games " was a novel written by the author, Soul Bugui. The general plot of this novel was: Life is like a dream, fleeting for a hundred years. Chen Luo's illusory sword pointed at the world. It was an earth-shattering mythical online game with scenes of virtual reality legends. It was a perfect combination of games, reality, cultivation, magic, battle energy, internal energy, and fantasy. There were all kinds of urban life in reality, intoxicating mythical missions in the game, bloody battles with thousands of troops, and magical creation spaces... ---------------------------- I Am the Number One God of All Time was a fantasy novel written by the author, Feng. ---------------------------- The book, New Six World Immortal Venerable, was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author, Feng Qi Xian Yun. The general plot of this novel was: The struggle history of the lowest level of the demon world, the little money-grubber who relied on scrap picking to start his career actually inherited the invincible bloodline. Cultivation was flawless, and a single glance could last for a thousand years. -------- The online game with the same name was online! -------- Leisure Cloud's past works were Treasure Refinement Expert, Star Tomb, God Cultivation, and Nine Transformations of the Firmament. ---------------------------- " The Strongest Celestial Emperor of Online Games Myths " was a virtual online gaming novel written by The Flying Horse. The general plot of the novel was: Bai Yi had transmigrated to an interstellar era without myths and legends. He controlled hundreds of star fields and had a population of trillions. For some reason, humans discovered that a certain group of people could enter a game mystical realm called the Mythological World. Mankind had entered the era of science and technology. Mythology players became the main theme of this era! And in the background of the game mystic realm, there were messages left behind by Fuxi, Nuwa, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and other peerless experts. The fairies here could be brought back to the real world! Immortal cultivation, becoming a saint, eternal and immortal! There was also the Pangu Banner, the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Immortal Slaying Sword, and countless other Numinous treasures! Bai Yi obtained the " Strongest Heavenly Emperor System " and could exchange for everything in the universe. From then on, his awesome life began! He turned his hand and shattered the sky and earth, while he lifted his foot and shattered the void! ---------------------------- " Rejuvenated Time Travel " was a novel written by the author, Yue Sheng Cang Hai. The general plot of this novel was: Heaven will give this person a great responsibility, must first suffer his mind, splash his dog blood. Transmigration? Come on, it went out of fashion 800 years ago. Wuxia? What a joke, this kind of background was too old-fashioned. Young Master Xia, Young Master Xie, Fairy, Demoness? Noble sects, evil sects, treasures, the world? Wait a minute, what's up with the transmigration god? I've never heard of a retro style transmigration? ---------------------------- Reincarnation at the Starting Point was a game novel written by Li Yun. The general plot of the novel was: Reincarnated and reincarnated, shuttling back and forth in the world of Qidian novels, reminiscing with you about the wonderful stories that are about to be forgotten. Revive the classics and regain his memories. " Every novel world has a different style. There will always be one that you like. The Coiling Dragon, Douluo Continent, Perfect World, Battle Through the Heavens, Lotus Treasure Mirror, Flying Heavens, Great Zhou Royal Family, Devouring the Starry Sky, Unparalleled World, Legend of the Seven Realms, Rebel Immortal, Spirit Domain, Ancestor of All Demons, Immortal Road, Divine Tomb, After Ascension, Stealing the Heavens, Immortality, Demon Law, Great Dao Solo, and a series of other complete masterpieces. [P.S. 2: The protagonist will enter the world of the complete novel. Group ID: 293220016. Welcome to urge updates.] [P.S. 3: Newbie growth period. The first volume may be flawed, and the second volume may not be perfect, but each volume will improve. It won't be long before you reach the level of a true writer. Please support us.] ---------------------------- " Fantasy: The Invincible Ancestor at the Beginning " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Feng Feng. The general plot of this novel was: The famous Spirit Ancestor Xiao Yi was ambushed by a few Saint Venerables during the Ruler's Tribulation and died regretfully. Later, with an obsession, he suppressed the idiots with the same name in the Lingwu Continent and rose up in the Lingwu Continent with supreme power. He killed his way back to the Great Thousand World and revived the power of the Spirit Ancestor.

" Fantasy Westward Journey: Pokémon,"" Honored by the Dao Network,"" The Illusion of the Later Tang Dynasty,"" Devouring the Starry Sky to Sign in for Thirty Thousand Years,"" The Man Who Can Become a God,"" The Calamity of Heaven and Earth," these were all classic web fantasy novels. I hope you like my recommendation.😗

One of the earliest published fantasy stories is 'The Epic of Gilgamesh'. It dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. It contains elements like heroic quests, supernatural beings, and exploration of the human condition, which are common in fantasy today. For example, Gilgamesh's journey to find the secret of immortality involves facing various challenges and meeting strange creatures.

The earliest online fantasy novels could be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, when there was no Internet, only local area network and libraries. One of the famous online fantasy novels was the Index of Forbidden Magic Books, written by Dangma Shangjou. The novel was first published on the local area network in 1997, and then spread widely on the internet in 1998, becoming a very popular work. " Index of Forbidden Magic Books " was hailed as a milestone in Japanese online literature and one of the most representative works in Japanese online literature.