Author(s)

Na Zhao ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Spanish, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China

Corresponding Author

Na Zhao

ABSTRACT

Creation myths from China and Latin America reflect the understanding of the origins of the world, humanity, culture, and natural phenomena by the early inhabitants of these regions. To this day, humanity continues to research and explore these profound questions, indicating that the issues raised by these myths still hold value for the human soul. This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the narrative styles and the conceptions of nature, the cosmos, and life as depicted in the creation myths of major civilizations in China and Latin America. Special emphasis is placed on exploring the worship of the sun god in both regions. By examining the commonalities between the two cultures, this study aims to identify their contemporary significance, find the "common language" between Chinese and Latin American cultures, trace cultural roots, and promote cultural exchange and appreciation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

KEYWORDS

Definition of myth; significance and content of myth research; comparison of narrative characteristics; comparison of the view of cosmos, life and nature; contemporary value

CITE THIS PAPER

Na Zhao, A Comparative Study of Creation Myths from China and Latin America and Their Contemporary Value. Lecture Notes on Language and Literature (2024) Vol. 7: 34-38. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/langl.2024.070506.

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