中国神话故事英文版简短 - Mythic Tales of China A Brief Englis
Mythic Tales of China: A Brief English Retelling
China, a land with a rich cultural heritage and an abundance of fascinating stories. From the majestic dragons to the cunning fox spirits, Chinese mythology is home to an array of intriguing characters that captivate both young and old. In this article, we will delve into some of these captivating tales and explore how they have been retold in English.
The Monkey King
One such tale is that of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King from Journey to the West. This powerful deity was born from a stone after eating magical peaches. With his incredible strength and agility, he could fly using his cloud-hopping staff called Ruyi Jingu Bang.
His journey with Tang Sanzang (a monk) and two other companions - Zhu Bajie (a half-human half-pig) and Sha Wujing (an earth spirit), on their way to India for Buddhist scriptures forms one of the most famous Chinese novels ever written.
The White Snake
Another enchanting story is that of Madame White Snake or Bai Suzhen. She was once a celestial being who fell in love with mortal man Xu Xian but could not reveal her true identity due to her demonic nature. Her loyal servant Fox Fairy Xiao Qing helped them get married against all odds but ultimately led to tragedy when she had to confront her own demon brother Fa Hai who sought revenge against Madame White Snake.
The Cowherd's Love Story
A touching love story revolves around Chang'e - The Moon Goddess; Ye Chongji - An ordinary cowherd who accidentally became immortal by drinking elixir meant for Chang'e; And Hou Yi - The archer god who shot down nine suns causing eternal peace under one sun but later got separated from Chang'e after taking part in gods' banquet without permission.
Chang'e mourned over losing Ye Chongji so much that she left heaven for Earth where she resides on Moon while He Qiao Xi (Ye Chongji reincarnated) stays on Earth yearning for each other despite being separated by thousands miles between them now reunited only during annual Qixi Festival celebrations commemorating their love story.
In conclusion, "Chinese Mythic Stories" are not just about fantastical creatures or supernatural beings; they carry valuable lessons about human nature like loyalty, perseverance and selflessness which transcend time boundaries making them timeless classics worth exploring through any language barrier including "Mythic Tales Of China: A Brief English Retelling".
