Precedent names in ancient Chinese mythology about the origin of the world and the creation of human beings

Cui Yufei

This article discusses the history and significance of two precedent names Pangu and Nǚwa from ancient Chinese mythology. These precedent names are important for the Chinese, because from their point of view, these characters created the world of animals and human beings. Chinese mythology consists of many unusual myths, thanks to which the culture of the country is of great interested to the foreigners.

Keywords:precedent names, mythology, myth, Chinese culture, mentality