HOW CHINESE MYTHOLOGICAL STORIES HAVE INFLUENCEDMODERN YOUNG PEOPLE

Chinese mythology is an important part of Chinese traditional culture and tells the origin and development of human beings. These mythical stories contain many revelations to modern people. Chinese creation myth tells us that human beings are making continuous progress in creation and exploration. In the creation myth, we can see how human beings were born from chaos and how to build their own homes through labor and creation. This spirit of continuous exploration and progress is an indispensable quality for modern people. There are also teachings on human morality in Chinese creation mythology. For example,Pangu 盘古 Legend tells us that human beings should treatothers with kindness, courage and loyalty in order to gain the respect and trust of others. The Legend of Nvwa (女娲 tells usthat human beings should love nature and protect the ecological environment in order to obtain the respect and protection of nature. These moral teachings are also profoundly enlightening for modern people.