Legends Lives Forever, 中國神話故事

1.PAN GU SEPARATES SKY FROM EARTH It was the beginning of time. The primordial universe was formless. Slowly, Pan Gu the creator arose, separating yin from yang—earth from sky. For 18,000 years he lifted the heavens ever higher. And when his lifeforce finally expired, his flesh and bone became the wind, the rivers, the forests, our Sun, our Moon, our Milky Way. 2.KUA FU CHASES THE SUN In ancient times, the Sun was ferocious and scorching. Kua Fu the mighty giant vowed to catch it and tame it. Chasing it with the swiftness of the wind, he caught up to the Sun on the ninth day. But the Sun seared him and parched him. And all the waters of China’s rivers could not quench his thirst. Thus, he perished—in a golden sunset. 3.THE SWALLOW FILLS THE SEAS She was born the youngest daughter of a mighty emperor. But one day, sailing the Eastern Sea, she drowned—buried in the surging waves. She metamorphosed into a beautiful bird the people called Jingwei, Ceaselessly dropped twigs and pebbles into the sea, And vowing to turn the ocean to land, even if it takes 1000 years. 4.HOU YI AND THE TEN SUNS Once, there were ten suns, each taking turns to cross the sky. But one day, all ten suns rose together, causing the world to swelter and suffer. The emperor sent Hou Yi, who tried to reason with the suns. Refusing to heed his warnings, Hou Yi slayed 9 suns with his mighty arrows, Leaving just one sun in the sky—the Sun we see today. 5.THE EMPEROR DEAFEATS THE BARBARIANS It was an era of chaos and bloodshed. China’s Central Plains were overrun by warrior barbarians. Until one day, a peasant emperor arose, vowing to protect his people. Incarnated as a dragon, he defeated the dark forces, Bringing peace to the nation and heralding the birth of civilization. 6.THE OLD FOOL MOVES MOUNTAINS Towering mountains stood before the old farmer’s land, Making every excursion an arduous odyssey. Determined to flatten the mountains, he and his offspring chipped away at the peaks, Day after day, and year after year. The gods were moved by his perseverance in the face of the impossible, And the mountains were commanded to separate.