Chinese Mathology And The Myth Of Chinese Myths

The reflection of any culture defines the practicality of traditions, passed down from one generation to the next. These customs, which varies, interprets the central connection of the culture itself. Evidently, stories involving legendary figures, commonly known as myths, spreads throughout the civilization and not only captivate the attention of those who believes in these myths, but also provide a belief or a sense of dignity and honor of those representing their particular culture. Chinese mythology is evidential to this pattern. Although many records were not recorded in a systematic way, it is still a hefty amount of evidence of the myths collected by the Chinese. The legends ranged from characters such as dragons to gods who controlled different functions in China. Chinese mythology is further examined by exploring the nature of their deities and the effect on their religion. Chinese are known for their deep interpretation of the living and the mythical. In a philosophical manner, it balanced their way of viewing everyday life events and understanding the harmony between Mother Nature and humanity.

Obviously, the deities played an important part of their myths. Deities are a supernatural being, overlooking the everyday lives of the citizens and controlling whatever function they are granted to control. In Chinese myths, the deities are somewhat the “bread” and “butter” of life and the legends definitely do as they please. The common Chinese mythical creatures include the Chinese dragon (commonly known for controlling rain, hurricanes, and floods and reflecting tremendous power), Pixiu (the “Fierce Beast”), and Pushan (the “Sun of God”). “Handbook of Hindu Mythology” explains Pushan by stating: “At the earliest level Pusha...

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...ves reflected the deities and the deities reflected the heavens. There was a distinction between the Gods and the deities, as stated. The deities played a key role in admiration, but religiously speaking, did not step boundaries with their God. Each played a crucial role in chain of commands and the goal of seeking the everlasting truth.

In conclusion, the mythical aspects of earlier Chinese civilizations still play a crucial role in today’s society. Although the beliefs are not heavily believed, it is still important to understand the symbiotic message each mythical creature portrays. The Chinese myths are so far stretched and detailed, comparing to the great mythical schemes as those of the Greeks. By exploring the nature of the deities and the effects on the religion, the complexity of the myths are beyond legendary, speaking volumes to the foundation of China.