The history of the Chinese nation is long and profound, with Chinese civilization standing as the worlds oldest continuous civilization. Ancient myths and stories, as cultural symbols, have flowed down through the river of time, shaped by thousands of years of change. These narratives were inscribed onto artifacts by the ancients, and as we observe these objects today, countless intriguing questions arise: Why are there two large fish on either side of the persons mouth on the painted pottery bowl? Why did pigs live in the homes of primitive people? How did Chinas twelve zodiac animals come to be? Why does the ancient bird-shaped artifact have three legs? Was the owl seen as a brave warrior or an evil creature in ancient times? How did an eagle-shaped pottery ding vessel transform from a "chicken food bowl" to a "mascot in winning the Olympic bid? Why does a tall pottery jar depict a battle between a bird and a fish? Why are there four sheep with curled horns on the corners of the massive bronze square zun vessel? What secrets are they trying to reveal? Why was the tail of the bird-shaped zun vessel an elephants trunk? Does a young horse also have a coming-of-age ceremony? When did the mythical dragon first appear, and why did it become a symbol of the emperor? Why do small creature statues stand along the eaves of the Forbidden City palaces? If you are curious about these questions, please open this book and lets embark on a journey into this fascinating world together!
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