In recent years, it has also become a source of inspiration for pop culture, cross-cultural exchanges and comparative studies. The work, and others featuring ancient myths and monsters, have inspired artists and authors throughout history. An encyclopedic account of people's views of the world at that time, the 30,000-word book documents some 40 states, 550 mountains, 300 waterways, more than 100 historical figures and 400 mythical monsters. Shan Hai Jing, a compilation of mythic geography and beasts, took shape before the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), which built China's first empire.
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The goddess, the epitome of beauty, lived on the moon with her pet rabbit.Īnother debutant in the book was Zouwu, a five-colored mythical creature who features in the movie series Fantastic Beasts directed by David Yates. Legendary Chinese collection resonates with producers of online literature, TV series, video gamesĬhang'e, China's lunar probe, is named after a legendary goddess in ancient fairy tales, but few people know that she first appeared in the book Shan Hai Jing, or The Classic of Mountains and Seas, which is thought to have been written during the late Warring States Period (475-221 BC). The exhibition Imaginary Encounter－Divine Comedy Dialogue with Shan Hai Jing was staged in Shanghai from November to February.
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