What are some well - known Chinese myth love stories?

The Egyptian origin myth is quite interesting. There was Nun, the primordial waters, and from Nun emerged Atum, who then created Shu (air) and Tefnut (moisture). They in turn gave birth to Geb (the earth) and Nut (the sky). In Hindu mythology, the creation is often associated with Brahman, the ultimate reality. The universe is seen as emerging from Brahman through different manifestations and cycles of creation, destruction, and rebirth.

One of the most famous is 'The Butterfly Lovers'. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai fall in love but face many obstacles due to traditional customs. Another is 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl'. They are separated by the Milky Way but can meet once a year. Also, 'Xi Shi and Fan Li' is a story of love and loyalty in ancient China.

There is also 'Xi Shi and Fan Li'. Xi Shi was a famous beauty in ancient China. Fan Li helped her to be sent to the enemy state as a tool to disrupt the enemy. But in the end, Fan Li and Xi Shi fell in love. They sailed away together and lived a secluded life.

Xi Shi and Fan Li's story is well - known too. Xi Shi's beauty was used for political purposes, but in the end, she was able to be with Fan Li, showing that love can be a strong force even in the context of political intrigue and power struggles.

Some Chinese horror stories are really interesting. For example, 'Nie Xiaoqian' from 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'. Nie Xiaoqian is a female ghost who falls in love with a human. The story is full of mystery and a sense of the uncanny. Also, 'The Black - Cloaked Woman' is quite famous. She haunts a certain place and brings fear to those who encounter her. And 'The Headless Horseman' type of stories in Chinese folklore also count as horror stories, with the spooky figure on horseback without a head scaring people.

The story of Arachne is quite well - known. Arachne was a very skilled weaver who boasted that she was better than Athena, the goddess of weaving. Athena challenged her to a weaving contest. Arachne wove a tapestry that was so detailed and beautiful but also a bit cheeky as it showed the gods in unflattering situations. Athena was so angry that she turned Arachne into a spider so that she could weave forever.

One well - known love story is Romeo and Juliet. They are from two feuding families in Verona. Their love is passionate but doomed as their families' enmity leads to their tragic deaths.

One of the famous ones is 'Nie Xiaoqian' from 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'. It tells a story of a female ghost who falls in love with a human. But it's important to note that these stories are not just about 'erotic' elements. They often carry deep cultural and moral implications as well. For example, in the case of Nie Xiaoqian, it also shows themes like love that transcends boundaries and the struggle between good and evil.

The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl is surely one of the best - known. The story shows their strong love despite the celestial rules that keep them apart most of the time. It has inspired countless poems, paintings, and cultural works in China.

One of the most famous classic love stories is 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare. It tells the tragic love between Romeo and Juliet from two feuding families. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, which shows the relationship development between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Also, 'Tristan and Isolde' is a classic, a story of star - crossed lovers.