Gonggong Strikes Mount Buzhou: The Rage That Broke the Pillar of Heaven

After the ancient world moved toward order, chaos still remained.In this episode, we tell the myth of Gonggong, the fierce water god whose rage shook heaven and earth. After being defeated, Gonggong struck Mount Buzhou, one of the pillars supporting the sky. The heavens tilted, the earth shifted, and the rivers began to flow east.This myth explains the instability of the world, the danger of uncontrolled anger, and the fragile balance between heaven and earth.This is Episode 7 of Chinese Mythology Stories.Source note: This episode is based on traditional Chinese mythology. The script has been rewritten, edited, and produced as an original educational audio story.