What is the difference between Greek mythology and Chinese mythology?

The main differences between Greek mythology and Chinese mythology are as follows:

1. The length of the system is different

Chinese mythology is very fragmented, while Greek mythology has a strict system.

The ancient Chinese myths are very short in length, record the deeds of gods very briefly, are not story-telling, and do not have the lengthy and vivid plots of ancient Greek myths.

2. The main characters are different

There are twelve major gods in Greek mythology: the main god Zeus, the queen Hera, the fire god Hephaestus, the sun god Apollo, and the hunting god Al. Themis, God of War Ares, Goddess of Wisdom Athena, Goddess of Beauty Aphrodite (Venus), God of Poseidon, God of Wine Dionysus, God of Agriculture Demeter, God of Kitchen He Stia, in short, the twelve gods represent almost all attributes of nature.

The main gods of Chinese mythology: the god of creation of heaven and earth - the two emperors of Taigu; the god of the origin of mankind - Nuwa; the three emperors and five emperors: Fuxi, Nuwa, Shennong; Huangdi, Zhuanxu, Emperor Ku, Yao and Shun.

3. Different characteristics

The gods in Greek mythology have distinct personalities, no ascetic elements, and little mysticism. The beauty of Greek mythology is that gods still have a destiny, can still be trapped by love, and do bad things for their own interests;

Chinese mythology has a very distinct spirit of virtue, and the great gods all have the spirit of not eating the fireworks of the world and not having the passion of mortals. characteristics of the godhead.

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