中國神話傳説

The author believes that ancient Chinese myths and legends were gradually formed on the basis of those of the Huaxia (Han) and by absorbing from the Dongyi (ancient eastern tribes) and the Miaoman (ancient Southern tribes).The author sorted materials from various ancient Chinese books and records,and arranged the myths in order to aid readers' appreciation of the materials.In some chapters, he compares Chinese myths with western ones (especiallythe Greek).

Full of fascinating material sand lucidly written, this book enables readers to

enjoy the charm of Chinese myths and legends as well understand the spirit

of traditional Chinese culture. In addition to the main Chinese traditions, the

author includes reference to less well-known but equally fascinating stories.

Preface

The Origin of the Universe

I. Chaos

II. The Beginning of the World

The Origin of Mankind

I. The Image of Nvwa

II. The Creator of Human Beings

III. Nvwa Mendingthe Heaven

IV. Nvwa and Marriage

V. The End of Niiwa

Universe in Myth

I. The Heaven and Earth

II. Ten Suns and Twelve Moons

III. Mount Kunlun, City of Deities on Earth

IV. Deities' World in the Sea

V. Capital of Ghost and Taodu Mountain

Fuxi, the God of East Heaven

I. The Birth of Fuxi

II. Fuxi and Nfiwa: Human Creator and Goddess of Marriage

III. Cultural Civilization of Fuxi

IV. Fuxi, the God of East Heaven

Yandi, the God of South Heaven

I. The Contribution of Emperor Yandi

II. Later Generations of Emperor Yandi

III. Chaos in the Emperor Yandi's Era

Emperor Huangdi, the God of Central Heaven

I. The Birth of Emperor Huangdi

II. The War Between Emperor Huangdi and Emperor Yandi

III. War Between Emperor Huangdi and Chiyou

IV. Xingtian Scrambles for the Throne

V. Daily Life of the Central God Huangdi

VI. Contributions of Emperor Huangdi and His Subordinates

Shaohao, the God of West Heaven And Zhuanxu

God of North Heaven

I. Shaohao in Chinese Myth

II. Birth of Zhuanxu

III. Cutting off the Link Between Heaven and Earth

IV. War Between Zhuanxu and Gonggong

V. The Origin of the Mengshuangshi Tribe

VI. The End of Zhuanxu

VII. The Offspring of Zhuanxu

Myths in the Era of Emperor Diku

I. Diku and His Five Wives

II. The Conflict Between Ebo and Shichen

III. Ebo Steals Fire

IV. Diku's Daughters

Myths & Legends in the Era of Yao

I. The Birth of Yao

II. M{racles} in Yao's Rule

Ill. [Miracle]udge Gaoyao

IV. Ten Suns in the Sky and the Severe Drought

V. Yi Shot Suns

VI. Yi and Luoshen's Love Affairs

VII. The Legend of Hebo's Wedding

VIII. Chang'e Flying to the Moon

IX. Gun Tamed the Raging Waters

X. EmperorYao's Demise

Myths & Legends in the Era of Shun

I. Birth of Shun and His Youth

II. Shun Ascends to the Throne

III. Buried at the Jiuyi Mountain

Myths & Legends in the Era of Dayu

I. The Birth of Dayu

II. Orders to Control the Floodwater

III. Dayu's Tragedy of Marriage

IV. Having All the Rivers Under Control

Other Myths & Legends

I. Ruafu Chasingthe Sun

II. Yugong Moving Mountains

III. Cowboyand Vega

Appendix 1: Major Characters in Chinese Myths & Legends

Appendix 2: Chronological Table of the Chinese Dynasties

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