Chinese myths 3.

 

 

Marvellous shooter defeats ten suns. (A. Fantalov, the image in Indian ink).

Chinese mythology talks as once upon a time ten suns appeared on the sky. Their appearation brought into the world a terrible heat. In order to save mankind, the divine hero killed nine suns. When every sun fallen down, them turned into giant threepawed raven

 

 

Great Yu - the conquers floods in China myths. (A. Fantalov, the image in Indian ink).

After great drought flooding began in the world. People suffered not only because of flood of waters, but also from again multiplied and left of under the control of predatory animals and monsters. Having received command of the Supreme governor, Yu with big and small dragons has gone down on the ground and began struggle against flooding. Dragons should lay a way to water: main one laid a way to the main stream, other dragons - lateral. Yu has pacified a flood and has won the monsters, most dangerous of which reminded the monkey, had a green trunk, a white head, a high forehead and low nose bridge. Eyes of this monster let out gold beams. The monster was able to have clever conversations and had force of nine elephants. After Yu has won with elements, Chinese king has conceded to him China throne. The great hero became the ancestor of first historical dynasty of China.

 

 

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