山海經

The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing) is an ancient pre-Qin dynasty text, one of the oldest geographical books rich in myths and legends. It primarily records ancient geography, products, myths, witchcraft, and religion, and also includes content on ancient history, medicine, folklore, and ethnic groups. In addition, the Classic of Mountains and Seas records some strange events in a chronological, narrative style, and these events remain subject to considerable debate. The most representative mythological fables include Kuafu chasing the sun, Nuwa patching the sky, Jingwei filling the sea, and Gun and Yu controlling the floods. The specific date of composition and author are unknown.