Chapter Ⅰ
Literature and Bibliographies Related to Myths and Legends
Section Ⅰ Literature and Bibliographies Related to Myths and Legends and Their Features
Section ⅡMyths, Legends and History
Section Ⅲ The Evolution and Change of Myths and Legends
Section Ⅳ The Transmission from “Harmony between Humans and Nature” to “The Dominance of Man”
Chapter Ⅱ
The Creation of the Universe and Origin of All Things
Section Ⅰ The Universe and Chaos
Section ⅡTianzhu (Pillars Supporting the Sky) and Diwei (Ground Corners)
Section Ⅲ The Sun, Moon and Stars
Section Ⅳ Meteorology and the Natural Cycle of Day and Night
Chapter Ⅲ
The Origin of Mankind and A Realistic Life
Section Ⅰ The Origin of Mankind and the Legend of Human Ancestors
Section ⅡTribal Legends and Tribal Ancestors
Section Ⅲ Clan Wars and National Fusion
Section Ⅳ Inventions and the Origin of CMlization
Chapter Ⅳ
Mythical Heroes and National Belief
Section Ⅰ Disasters and Missions
Section Ⅱ Struggles against Nature
Section Ⅲ Symbolization and Heritage of the National Spirit
Section Ⅳ Heroic Worship and National Belief
Chapter Ⅴ
Cultural Symbols of Myth and Legend
Section Ⅰ The Basis and Foundation of National Culture
Section Ⅱ The Origin of Culture and Art and the Source of Their Development
Section Ⅲ National Customs
Author’s Note
A Brief Chronology of Chinese History