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中国古代神话故事英语 - Unveiling the Myths A Journey Through

Unveiling the Myths: A Journey Through Ancient Chinese Legends in English

The enchanting realm of ancient Chinese legends has captivated people for centuries. These stories, passed down through generations, offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China. Translating these tales into English not only preserves their essence but also makes them accessible to a broader audience. In this journey, we'll delve into three fascinating legends that showcase the diversity and complexity of Chinese mythology.

The Monkey King's Adventures

One of the most famous Chinese legends is "Journey to the West," penned by Wu Cheng'en in 16th-century China. This epic tale revolves around Sun Wukong, an impish monkey who gains supernatural powers after eating magical peaches from Heaven's garden. He becomes known as the Monkey King and embarks on a perilous journey with two other companions – Tang Sanzang (a Buddhist monk) and his disciples Zhu Bajie (the Pig Demon) and Sha Wujing (the Sandy Ghost). Their mission is to retrieve sacred scriptures from India while facing numerous challenges along the way.

In translating this legend into English, authors like Anthony C. Yu have managed to preserve its wit and humor while still conveying its profound spiritual themes.

Chang'e: The Moon Goddess

Chang'e is another significant figure in ancient Chinese mythology – she represents love, solitude, and devotion under her lunar mantle. According to legend, Chang'e was once an ordinary woman who accidentally consumed an elixir meant for immortality during a banquet hosted by her husband Houyi when he tried to become immortal himself.

Houyi shot down nine suns with his magical arrows but spared one because it had just been born; however, he failed to shoot all ten suns before they rose again at dawn due to being distracted by Chang'e's beauty when she drank the elixir out of curiosity.

As punishment for consuming divine nectar without permission from heaven or earth gods,

Chang'e was banished from Earth,

and now lives on moon alone,

In translation form,

3rd Legend - Lady Meng Jiang

Lady Meng Jiang is said

to have married General Meng Peng during wartime,

but soon lost him after he fell ill.

She then became pregnant with their child.

Upon hearing about her husband's death,

she returned home only find out that there was no trace left behind except for his tombstone;

it collapsed upon learning about her return home which made lady meng jiang cry so hard that tears filled up river han;

Her story teaches us about enduring love even beyond death.

These are merely glimpses into China's rich tapestry of myths and legends translated into English language maintaining their original essence yet reaching new horizons!

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