Name: Ancient Myths (Four Volumes)
Author: Zhong Yulong

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657Reads

9.3Score

224Shelves

168Chapters

107Listens

140.8kReads · all time

Synopsis

The secret of the origin of all Chinese myths, legends and civilization. 1. The complete historical system of ancient mythology: It records the history of mythology starting from the Pangu clan and the Youchao clan, passing through the Fuxi clan, Nuwa clan, Emperor Yan, Huangdi, Tang Yao, Yu Shun, Xia Yu, and the establishment of the Xia Dynasty. The context is clear, forming the only complete system that runs through the vast world of ancient mythology. 2. All major events and knowledge points in ancient mythology are included: The book includes ancient etiquette, in-laws, and the establishment of order, the ancient landform wonders of the origin of the Yellow River, and the rise and fall of Tang Yao, Yu Shun, and Xia Yu Cheng, Gun and Yu's flood control, Kuafu Zhuri's feats, the disasters of Xiangliu and Sanmiao, Gonggong's anger at Buzhou Mountain, Huangdi's battle with Chiyou and other ancient battles... It can be called "an encyclopedia of ancient myths". 3. A complete collection of gods and officials, secret fairy palaces, and strange beasts and monsters: about 281 gods and officials, 632 secret fairy palaces, 211 kinds of ghosts and monsters, customs from all directions, and mountains and rivers geography The descriptions are all wonderful and vivid, combining the all-encompassing scope of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" with the exploration of "Flowers in the Mirror", panoramically reproducing the majestic and vast complete appearance and delicate and subtle secret details of ancient myths.

Reader comments

A book that every Chinese should read. Although the title of the book is ancient mythology, it is actually a history book!
13 likes2y ago
Although I have not finished reading it, I am deeply attracted by the author's writing. All the quotations are from sources, and the historical context is clear. I have benefited from it! 👍👍👍
11 likes4y ago
This book is like a mysterious treasure house, which contains various gods, immortals, beasts and monsters, as well as many wonderful ancient mythological stories. Each character has a distinct personality and unique experience, which made me feel like I was in that magical world. Moreover, by reading these stories, I have a deeper understanding of China's ancient history and culture, and I also understand many principles of life. In short, "Ancient Myths" is a good book worth reading!
6 likes2y ago
Myths are so interesting
5 likes4y ago
Strive to restore the historical truth and bring historical figures to life. What's more valuable is the literature review, which is an investigation of geographical knowledge and is a rare history and geography textbook.
5 likes2y ago
It was called China at that time. Why is it different from the order in some legends?
4 likes3y ago
Ah ba ah ba ~ I have gained more knowledge! [Understood]
3 likes3y ago
Thanks to the author for letting us understand and understand the ancient times. The writing is very detailed, so that future generations can better understand the history and culture.
2 likes2y ago
It looks good. I have learned a lot. I like it. I wonder if I can learn it and never die [smile]
1 like1y ago
The logic is clear, the writing skills are profound, and the historical knowledge is profound. It is a rare good book [like]
1 like2y ago
It's a pity that the author has passed away
1 like1y ago
Like this book very much
7mo ago

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