Similarities and differences between Chinese and foreign myths

The similarity is that both of them occupy an important position in their respective cultures and have their own contents. The difference lies in their different forms and characteristics. China mythology has no specific systematic context, while western mythology has a relatively complete mythological system.

A remarkable difference between China myth and western myth lies in the distinction and shaping of human beings and gods. The gods in China's mythology are all heroes sent by heaven to save people's suffering. They reject all worldly desires and have the spirit of sacrificing themselves for others.

There is not much difference between God and man in western mythology, but also a secular desire, even more unrestrained than man, paying more attention to expressing individual heroic morality. In the eyes of God, personal honor is greater than the country, the people and justice.

The myth of China generally refers to the traditional myth of ancient China, which reflects the primitive fantasy of the ancients about natural phenomena and social life. Western mythology mainly tells the life and adventures of the gods and their special views on the creatures at that time.