Chen Lianshan grew up in Luoyang, Henan. His ancestral home is in Ruyang, Henan. He obtained a doctoral degree in literature from Peking University and is now an associate professor of Peking University's Department of Chinese Language and Literature, director of the Teaching and Research Section in Folk Literature and a board member of the China Folklore Society. Engaged in research on and the teaching of Chinese folk literature and folkloristics for many years, he focuses on
ancient Chinese mythology. His dissertation is On the Shan Hai Jing. His publications include: Structural Mythology--Claude Levi-Strauss and Mythological Issues (1999), Games (2000) and About the Dragon Boat Festival (2008).
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Preface The Origin of the Universe Ⅰ. Chaos Ⅱ. The Beginning of the World
The Origin of Mankind Ⅰ. Thelmage of Ntiwa Ⅱ. The Creator of Human Beings IO Ⅲ. Nuwa Mending the Heaven Ⅳ. Nuwa and Marriage Ⅴ. The End of Ntiwa
Universe in Myth Ⅰ. The Heaven and Earth Ⅱ. Ten Suns and Twelve Moons Ⅲ. Mount Kunlun, City of Deities on Earth Ⅳ. Deities' World in the Sea Ⅴ. Capital of Ghost and Taodu Mountain
Fuxi, the God of East Heaven Ⅰ. The Birth of Fuxi Ⅱ. Fuxi and Nuwa: Human Creator and Goddess of Marriage Ⅲ. Cultural Civilization of Fuxi Ⅳ. Fuxi, the God of East Heaven
Yandi, the God of South Heaven Ⅰ. The Contribution of Emperor Yandi Ⅱ. Later Generations of Emperor Yandi Ⅲ. Chaos in the Emperor Yandi's Era
Emperor Huangdi, the God of Central Heaven Ⅰ. The Birth of Emperor Huangdi Ⅱ. The War Between Emperor Huangdi and Emperor Yandi Ⅲ. War Between Emperor Huangdi and Chiyou Ⅳ. Xingtian Scrambles for the Throne Ⅴ. Daily Life of the Central God Huangdi Ⅵ. Contributions of Emperor Huangdi and His Subordinates
Shaohao, the God of West Heaven And Zhuanxu ,the God of North Heaven Ⅰ. Shaohao in Chinese Myth Ⅱ. Birth of Zhuanxu Ⅲ. Cutting off the Link Between Heaven and Earth Ⅳ. War Between Zhuanxu and Gonggong Ⅴ. The Origin of the Mengshuangshi Tribe Ⅵ. The End of Zhuanxu Ⅶ. The Offspring of Zhuanxu Myths in the Era of Emperor Diku Ⅰ. Diku and His Five Wives Ⅱ. The Conflict Between Ebo and Shichen Ⅲ. Ebo Steals Fire Ⅳ. Diku's Daughters
Myths & Legends in the Era of Yao Ⅰ. The Birth of Yao Ⅱ. Miracles in Yao's Rule Ⅲ. Miracle Judge Gaoyao Ⅳ. Ten Suns in the Sky and the Severe Drought Ⅴ. YiShot Suns IO Ⅵ. Yi and Luoshen's Love Affairs Ⅶ. The Legend of Hebo's Wedding Ⅷ. Chang'e Flying to the Moon Ⅸ. Gun Tamed the Raging Waters Ⅹ. Emperor Yao's Demise
Myths & Legends in the Era of Shun Ⅰ. Birth of Shun and His Youth Ⅱ. Shun Ascends to the Throne Ⅲ. Buried at the Jiuyi Mountain
Myths & Legends in the Era of Dayu Ⅰ. The Birth of Dayu Ⅱ. Orders to Control the Floodwater Ⅲ. Dayu's Tragedy of Marriage Ⅳ. Having All the Rivers Under Control
Other Myths & Legends Ⅰ. Kuafu Chasingthe Sun Ⅱ. Yugong Moving Mountains Ⅲ. Cowboy and Vega
Appendix : Major Characters in Chinese Myths & Legends Appendix : Chronological Table of the Chinese Dynasties
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