The Butterfly Lovers | Chinese Romeo & Juliet | Chinese Mythology Explained | Folklore Stories

Today we'll be continuing the Chinese Mythology arc. In this video we're going to talk about the story of The Butterfly Lovers , story of Zhu Yingtai and Liang Shanbo, the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, and one of the four great folktales of ancient china and chinese mythology and chinese folklore. We'll talk about the Origins, their characteristics and roles, their connection to Other people and gods, and their influence on Chinese culture, and much more! Grab some popcorn and enjoy. 🍿 This is the story of The Butterfly Lovers , story of Zhu Yingtai and Liang Shanbo, the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, and one of the four great folktales of ancient china and chinese mythology and chinese folklore.. Chinese Mythology Explained. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:10 Butterfly lovers 01:13 The Beginning 03:04 The Meeting 05:27 The Separation 08:01 The Realization 10:21 The Heartbreak 12:13 The Transformation 14:07 Comparison to Romeo and Juliet. Sino-Italian Love Culture Festival. 16:11 Conclusion 17:40 Outro