This past week, on April 5, Mainland China celebrated Qingming Festival, which, although its name simply translates to "clear and bright holiday," in English goes by the name "Tomb Sweeping Day." That may conjure images of ghosts and graves, but in actuality it's traditionally a day that comes from a long history of showing respect and deference to your ancestors and family. In keeping with that theme, in a special two-part story, this week and next week on the Mythographist, we'll look at the legend of a young man who is revered as being a very filial son — one who did everything right when it comes to respecting your family: Erlang Shen. Join me, Jaer Christie, as I explore the hidden legends that shape the world on The Mythographist: Myths of Mainland China.   Written, narrated, and produced by Jaer Christie Research by Jaer Christie & Elena Tung   Music: "Dancing Abroad" by Shaoqing Luna Li - https://filmmusic.io/u/sqluna/music  License CC BY 4.0 - (https://filmmusic.io/standard-license)   "Dance in the Moon," "Songs of Fishing Boats at Dusk," and "Homesick Melody" by China National Orchestra, used under CC fair use.

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