what are the origin of Chinese myths?

Answer 1

Much Chinese mythology is based on animism, which sees the land itself as alive. It contains many therianthropic creatures, who are both animal and human, and demonstrates the playfulness of the gods.

Historians have conjectured that the Chinese mythology began in 12th century B.C. (close to the time of the Trojan War). The myths and legends were passed down in oral format for over a thousand years, before being written down in early books such as Shui Jing Zhu and Shan Hai Jing. Other myths continued to be passed down through oral traditions such as theatre and song, before being recorded in the form of novels such as Fengshen Yanyi.

Check some links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_mythology
http://www.crystalinks.com/chinamythology.html
http://www.livingmyths.com/Chinese.htm

Answer 2

China

Answer 3

China

Answer 4

The Sinae tribes, a period around the the Yellow river valley nearly 5000+ years ago. There were several small tribes and many of the myths and heroes are drawn from these tribes.The three Divine Rules come from these tribes.

Answer 5

the same as any other myths--it all starts with the oral tradition of story telling

Answer 6

They're from China.