Stories and legends that reflect ancient people's original understanding of the origin of the world, natural phenomena and social life. Although it is not a scientific reflection of real life, it also shows people's struggle against natural forces and their pursuit of ideals. Myth is different from superstition, it is full of positive romantic spirit. The stories of Chang 'e, WU GANG, Cowherd, Weaver Girl and Gong Yu Mountain are still often quoted by the world.

The second chapter of Lu Xun's A Brief History of Chinese Fiction: "In the early days of the past, the phenomenon of everything in the world was not often changed, which was beyond the reach of human beings, so they expressed their opinions and explained it: whatever was explained is now called a myth." Yang Shuo's trip to Yongding River: "We have all heard myths, as if only immortals split mountains." Chapter 28 of Yang Mo's Song of Youth: "How happy I am to think that my life, like yours, is full of legendary and mythical stories!"