Why are there so many myths and legends in our country that come from ancient times? There are also some animals that don't exist in reality that are called divine beasts.

There were many Chinese myths and legends. These legends had the following characteristics: 1. Long history: China has a long history. Many myths and legends can be traced back to the pre-Qin period or even earlier historical records. These legends were often reflections of ancient society, culture, politics, religion, and other aspects with profound historical value. 2. Diverse content: The content of Chinese myths and legends is very rich and colorful, including mythical stories, legendary characters, gods and monsters, historical events and many other elements. They often had their own unique storyline and characters with distinct personality characteristics. 3. emphasize collective consciousness: Many Chinese myths and legends emphasize that collective consciousness reflects the religious beliefs, social concepts, and values of the ancient Chinese. For example, concepts such as heaven and earth, gods, and ancestors were often seen as the collective beliefs of the Chinese nation. The various gods and monsters in myths and legends represented different groups or classes. 4. Regional characteristics: China has a vast territory, and the myths and legends of various places also have their own unique characteristics. For example, monsters and ghosts often appeared in the myths and legends of the southern regions. The myths and legends of the northern regions paid more attention to heroes and epic narrations. 5. Multi-cultural integration: Chinese myths and legends often integrate a variety of cultural elements such as ancient Chinese literature, painting, music and other art forms, as well as Indian, Greek and other cultures around the world. These cultural elements were ingeniously integrated into Chinese myths and legends, forming a unique artistic charm.

There are no myths in modern times because myths usually refer to supernatural or surreal stories and legends. These stories often originate from ancient times and are widely spread in different cultures and religions. In ancient times, people usually regarded myths as explanations of natural phenomena, characters, events, or powers, or beliefs and worship of supernatural forces. These mythical stories usually depicted some mysterious people or creatures who had extraordinary powers or abilities and were often related to certain events or people. With the development of human civilization, myths and legends were constantly evolving and changing. The content and form of mythical stories varied in different cultures and religions. For example, myths still exist in some modern religions such as Buddhism, Buddhism, and so on. Therefore, it can be said that there are no myths in modern times, but myths are very common in ancient times and are widely spread in different cultures and religions.

The ancient Chinese novels originated from the myths and legends,"Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" is a classic of ancient Chinese novels and also one of the signs of the mature stage of Chinese novels. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio collected a large number of folk legends, ghost stories, immortals and monsters, etc. Through the author's processing and creation, it formed a series of colorful plots and characters, becoming a classic work in ancient Chinese novels.

In ancient Chinese myths and legends, there were many stories of fairies marrying mortals. The following are some of the famous legends: Legend of the White Snake: The White Lady was a beautiful fairy who was imprisoned under the Leifeng Pagoda because she violated the heavenly rules. Later, Xu Xian discovered the White Lady's true love and decided to leave the pagoda yard together. However, in the process of going to the human world, the White Lady had to face all kinds of trials and tribulations with Xu Xian. In the end, the White Lady successfully subdued the snake demon and became Xu Xian's wife. 2. Cowherd and Weaver Girl: The Cowherd and Weaver Girl are the love myths in ancient Chinese myths and legends. The two were demoted to mortals because of the injustice of the Emperor of Heaven. However, the two of them still maintained the traditional Valentine's Day meeting. In the story, the Weaver Girl was a beautiful fairy and the Cowherd was a hardworking cowherd of the Cowherd River. 3. Chang'e Flies to the Moon: Chang'e is a beautiful fairy who flew to the moon because she stole the immortal medicine. However, she had also lost her husband, Hou Yi. Later, with the help of the immortals, Hou Yi was able to reunite with Chang'e, but the two could not stay together for long. Snow White: Snow White is a classic fairy tale about a beautiful princess who is forced to escape from the castle because of her evil stepmother. Later, a handsome prince found her and fell in love with her. However, the evil stepmother also discovered the existence of the prince and tried to kill him. In the end, Snow White and the prince were together and the stepmother was punished. These are just some examples of ancient Chinese myths and legends. In fact, the story of a fairy marrying a mortal was widely spread in ancient Chinese literature, opera, and movies, with a profound cultural heritage.

The reason why both Taoist and Buddhist figures appeared in Chinese myths and legends could be explained from different angles. The reason why Taoist figures often appear in myths and legends is that Taoist thoughts have a deep foundation in our traditional culture. Taoism advocated the pursuit of natural harmony and believed that human society should conform to nature and be in harmony with nature. This thought had a profound influence in traditional Chinese culture, so many characters in mythical stories reflected the characteristics of Taoism. For example, in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong was the representative of Taoism's "governing by inaction". He was unwilling to interfere in the world and only wanted to cultivate freely. The reason why Buddhist figures often appear in myths and legends is that Buddhism was introduced to China earlier and was widely spread in China. Buddhism advocated that people should get rid of attachment and worry and pursue freedom and happiness. This idea was so popular that many mythological characters were Buddhist. For example, in Journey to the West, Tang Sanzang was a Buddhist monk. He led Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand to the West to obtain enlightenment. The reason why Taoist and Buddhist figures appear in myths and legends at the same time is that there are many schools of thought in our traditional culture, and these schools of thought sometimes learn from each other and integrate in the process of inheritance and development. For example, Taoism and Buddhism both have the concept of equality, so they may interact and influence each other under certain circumstances.

Ancient Chinese myths and legends came from many different books. The more famous ones included The Book of Songs, The Songs of Chu, Records of the Historian, Tao Te Ching, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, and so on. These books provide us with a wealth of ancient Chinese myths and legends.

Not all ancient Chinese myths and legends originated from Taoism. Although Taoism had a long history and far-reaching influence in China, it was not the background or source of inspiration for all ancient Chinese myths and legends. Many ancient Chinese myths and legends, such as the Investiture of the Gods, Journey to the West, and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, were influenced by Taoism. In these legends, Taoist elements such as immortals, Taoists, and supernatural events were widely used to add mystery and fantasy to these stories. However, there were also many ancient Chinese myths and legends that were inspired not only by Taoism but also by other religions, folk beliefs, and cultural phenomena. For example, some of the myths and legends in the Classic of Mountains and Seas reflected the exploration and imagination of ancient people towards nature and gods, while Lin Daiyu in the Dream of the Red Chamber was influenced by the concept of "Daiyu" in Buddhism. The creation of ancient Chinese myths and legends had a very wide background and inspiration. It was not only influenced by Taoism, but also by other religions, folk beliefs and cultural phenomena.

There were many myths and legends in ancient China. Was there a difference between myths and legends? Myths and legends are both important elements in ancient Chinese culture. Although they have some similarities, there are also some obvious differences. A myth is usually a story of a supernatural or mysterious power or event. These stories are usually related to the origin of humans, natural gods, gods, or supernatural phenomena. Supernatural or mystical powers in myths are usually thought to be unexplainable by science, so they often have a vague or mysterious quality. The main purpose of mythology was to explore the nature of human beings and the universe and to try to reveal the meaning of human existence. Legends were stories based on historical events or facts to promote certain moral or spiritual values. Legends are usually related to historical events or real people, but the integrity and authenticity of the story may not be as good as myths. The main purpose of legends was to express certain moral or spiritual values such as love, justice, courage, loyalty, and so on, and to convey these values through stories. Although myths and legends have some similarities, myths are usually more mysterious and supernatural, while legends are more based on history and facts and pay more attention to expressing certain moral or spiritual values.

In ancient Chinese myths and legends, the three realms referred to the Heaven Realm, the Earth Realm, and the Human Realm. Among them, the Heaven Realm was believed to be the place where immortals lived, while the Earth Realm and the Human Realm were believed to be the places where mortals lived. There was no clear answer to the question of who had the greatest magic power in the three worlds. Different stories and legends might give different answers. Some legends might mention that the immortals in the Heaven Realm had stronger magic power, while others might mention that the mortals in the Earth Realm had stronger magic power. For example, in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong was defeated by the immortals in the Heaven Realm when he caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace. Later, under the leadership of Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong and the others went to the Western Paradise to obtain the scriptures. During this process, Sun Wukong kept learning Buddhism to improve his mana. Therefore, in this story, Sun Wukong was regarded as the immortal with the greatest magical power. Different stories and legends might give different answers. The specific situation needed to be analyzed according to the specific legends.

The reason why there were so many myths and legends in ancient China was because ancient China was an ancient civilization with rich cultural and historical traditions. In ancient times, people often used myths to describe historical events and natural phenomena to explain the existence and operation of the world. These mythical stories usually had a high level of imagination and creativity, depicting many fantastic plots and characters. The reason why China couldn't write such wonderful novels was because ancient Chinese culture emphasized the expression of ideas and philosophy. People often used poetry, prose, Fu, and other artistic forms to express their thoughts and feelings. In literature, China has a long history and rich cultural traditions. Many excellent literary works have been gradually formed through long-term accumulation and development. These works usually had profound thoughts and philosophical implications, as well as rich imagination and creativity to create many wonderful novels.