Hindu mythology kinda similar with Chinese mythology.
There are some overlaps between Hindu and Chinese traditions due to Buddhism, but their core mythological narratives remain quite different, Hindu mythology is based on Vedic/post-Vedic epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, while Chinese Buddhist traditions centre on the Buddha, bodhisattvas, and Jataka tales, later blended with Daoist and folk elements. Even figures like Sun Wukong and Hanuman, though loosely connected, play very different mythological roles in their respective traditions.
Greek and Hindu mythologies show stronger structural parallels due to shared Proto-Indo-European roots: sky/thunder gods (Zeus, Indra), serpent-slaying myths, cosmic order, divine twins, sacred fire, and sacred mountains. But even here, the similarity is mainly archetypal, not shared narrative tradition.
My point is they’re not similar enough that one can use Hindu mythology in place of Chinese mythology.
Hindu mythology kinda similar with Chinese mythology.
There are definitely some similarities, but Chinese mythology is influenced more by Buddhist traditions than by Hindu mythology. And if things like rebirth, samsara, karma, and immortal beings are enough to make two mythologies interchangeable, then Hindu and Buddhist mythology should be interchangeable too, but nobody would say that. By the same logic, you could even argue that Hindu mythology has more in common with Greek mythology.
Hindu mythology kinda similar with Chinese mythology.
How so, if you don't mind me asking? I know Hindu mythology pretty well, and I've also read a fair bit of Chinese mythology, but I don't really see many similarities. I'm curious what made you think that.
What's going on with this drama? It's been surprisingly low-key, and it's only available on YouTube (besides Tencent Video, which isn't available in my region).
Question for the novel readers: what kind of story elements give it the Hindu Mythology tag? I'm curious because it's the first time I've seen that tag.
The only wish I have is to get at least 10 episodes of my favourite couple in recent times happily together, without any breakups, unnecessary separations, or petty misunderstandings, lol. I’ve seen so many people say they get bored once the leads get together, but I’m the complete opposite. For me, that’s when the story gets even better. ❤️
Damn, I didn’t even know it’s started airing! Yay! I’ve been waiting for this one to air for so long! By the way, it doesn’t have any English name? I thought it’ll get one before airing like other dramas.
Exactly. Nikshay’s comment actually made me stop and wonder if I'd missed something, because I'm pretty sure he didn't follow LYF's advice at all, lol.
I thought about it for a while, and maybe it's because TJC usually comes across as serious, prim, and proper, especially due to his role in LMLMV. Here, though, his character is so childish and comedic that the incongruity makes it incredibly funny. (Incongruity Theory of Comedy)
She has an ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with in the earlier episodes. He still pops up here and there, but only for work-related reasons. He isn’t pursuing her anymore and is now busy being a gold-digger with his sugar momma. So there’s no triangle at this point.
And that’s coming from someone who finds love triangles absolutely repugnant, including pseudo-triangles where the second male lead keeps hanging around and acting as an obstacle to the main couple’s relationship. His face was AI-swapped, so his scenes are cut short anyway.
Greek and Hindu mythologies show stronger structural parallels due to shared Proto-Indo-European roots: sky/thunder gods (Zeus, Indra), serpent-slaying myths, cosmic order, divine twins, sacred fire, and sacred mountains. But even here, the similarity is mainly archetypal, not shared narrative tradition.
My point is they’re not similar enough that one can use Hindu mythology in place of Chinese mythology.
By the way, it doesn’t have any English name? I thought it’ll get one before airing like other dramas.
And that’s coming from someone who finds love triangles absolutely repugnant, including pseudo-triangles where the second male lead keeps hanging around and acting as an obstacle to the main couple’s relationship. His face was AI-swapped, so his scenes are cut short anyway.