Also known as 'Tales of the Past' First episode date 15 August 2010 Network CCTV-1 Genre Chinese mythology | Creative director(s) Gao Jianmin Final episode date 6 September 2010 Number of episodes 40 Language Standard Mandarin | |
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Written by Shui Nengchen
Qin Shi
Song Jinchuan Directed by Wu Chia-tai
Lin Jianzhong Presented by Zhong Jianhua
Zhang Hua
Ma Runsheng
Xiong Cheng
Jiang Po
Zhu Ziyun
Cui Shuwen Starring Vincent Chiao
Wen Qing
Ding Jun
Liao Jingsheng
Liu Dekai
Annie Wu
Liu Jia Similar The Myth, The Han Triumph, Mazu, 1911 Revolution, The Merchants of Qing D | ||
Ancient Legends is a Chinese television series based on the myths and legends associated with the origins of the Chinese civilisation. It is based on stories in Chinese mythology and the ancient classic Shan Hai Jing. The series was first broadcast in mainland China on CCTV-1 from 15 August – 6 September 2010.
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Plot
The story is based on the myths and legends associated with the origins of the Chinese civilisation and the earliest part of Chinese history under the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. After Pangu split Heaven and Earth and Nüwa created humankind, the world has been facing a plague. The Flower Goddess (the Jade Emperor's younger sister) and Shennong travel around China in search of a cure. They eventually sow the seeds of Heaven on Earth, causing flowers to blossom throughout the land, thus saving humankind. The plot also integrates other stories from Chinese mythology, such as Nüwa repairing the sky and Houyi shooting down nine suns.
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Alternate titles
Alternate titles for the series include: