Imagine the worst rain you’ve ever seen, and imagine that lasting for weeks, months, even years. Cultures around the world tell stories like this — flood myths, we call them, and we’ve looked at a few from China already. This week and next week, though, we’ll cover another one, possibly the most important: the story of a flood, a supernatural heist, and incredible dedication to the people and the nation.

Join me, Jaer Christie, as I explore the hidden legends that shape the world on The Mythographist: Myths of Mainland China.

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Written, narrated, and produced by Jaer Christie

Research by Jaer Christie & Elena Tung

 

Music:

"Dancing Abroad" & "The Night" by Shaoqing Luna Li - https://filmmusic.io/u/sqluna/music

License CC BY 4.0 - https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

"River Water," "Flowing Water," and "Yangguan Pass" from the collection The Essence of Famous Chinese Folk Music, used under CC fair use.