The Classic of Mountains and Seas is an ancient book of pre-Qin China, which is generally believed to contain not only myths and legends, but also records geography, products, ethnicity and other aspects.
In terms of content, there are a large number of descriptions of mythological characters and mythological stories in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", such as famous myths such as Kuafu's pursuit of the sun, Jingwei reclamation, and Houyi's shooting of the sun. These myths and stories are full of fantasy and imagination and have high literary value.
However, at the same time, the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" also records many geographical features, flora and fauna, minerals and other things that actually existed or were thought to exist in ancient times, which has important reference value for the study of ancient geography, history, culture and other aspects.
Therefore, it would be inaccurate to simply classify the Classic of Mountains and Seas as a mythological novel. It is a rich and complex ancient book with multiple attributes such as mythology, geography, history, and culture. It has a unique position in the history of Chinese culture and has had a profound impact on literature, art, religion and other fields in later generations.
To sum up, "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" is not a simple mythological novel, but an important ancient book with multifaceted value and significance.