A Comparative Analysis of Female Consciousness in Chinese and Western Mythology

Abstract

Female consciousness is an important discussion topic about women in Chinese and Western mythology, and it is also the self-confidence and consciousness of women for their own life experience and value significance in male political society. The similarities and differences of female images in Chinese and Western myths reflect the differences of female status and values in different cultures. The expression of female consciousness in mythology highlights the values of self-liberation and independence of women in the early period of social history. This paper chooses two samples of Xiwangmu(In view of the different opinions on the image of the Xingwangmu in mythology and folk, this paper agrees with the statement recorded in the Shanhaijing, and holds that she is a female deity in ancient times and a right deity who can predict disasters. In addition, this paper also agrees that the Xiwangmu is equal to the role of the Queen Mother, and the Jade Emperor is her husband.) and Hera to compare and analyze the differences of female consciousness in Chinese and Western myths, presents the female consciousness from three aspects of power concept, marital status and family consciousness, and explores its differences and causes. This provides a reference for the salvation of self-consciousness of Chinese and western women, and can encourage contemporary women to have the courage to pursue self and freedom positively.