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Ancient Myths
Primordial creation myths and heroic legends from Shan Hai Jing and ancient lore.
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A primordial mountain rises between sea and sky as clouds, river, and sun emerge across the mythic landscape.
- Nüwa Mends the HeavensNüwa smelted stones of five colors to patch the azure sky.
- Yi Shoots Down the SunsAbove, he shot the ten suns; below, he killed Yayu.
- Chang'e Flies to the MoonHeng'e stole it and fled to the moon; he was left despondent, with no way to replace it.
- Gonggong Topples Mount BuzhouHeaven tilted toward the northwest, and so the sun, moon, stars and planets shifted that way.
