The legend of Sơn Tinh and Thủy Tinh
Intro
Vietnamese folklore not only embodied ethical values and morality but also they attempt to explain natural phenomenon in the geographic location of the tropical and monsoon land. One of these legend that attempted to explain such is the story of Son Tinh (mountain spirit) and Thuy Tinh (spirit of the sea).
The Legend
According to legend, during reign of the 18th Hung king, there was a beautiful princess named Mỵ Nương (in fact Mỵ Nương was the title for a princess during the Hồng Bàng period, her actual name was Ngọc Nga). She was the King’s only child, thus she is most precious. The King and Queen loved her very much. Moreover, she was very well respected and well-known throughout the perimeter of our land. The commoners, courtiers, and those of noble blood not only praised her for beauty but also her kindness.
When she grew up and became a woman, the King looking to arrange her for