Abstract: The clarification on the concept of myth is a key question in the study of the Chinese myths and legends.The study on the source of the “myth” etymology,which not only be beneficial to concretely show the specific historical context of the early Chinese mythology studies,but also be helpful to review how they borrow ideological resources,how to build their own research methods and academic style and other issues.The generation of the “myth” etymology contains the Sino-Japanese scholars of political consensus and method of resonance.Reflecting on Japanese factor of Chinese myths and legends of modern processes,the pros and cons of academic is worthy to be considered again.

Key words: myth, Japanese factor, discernment of ancient history, distinguishing the ancient and the fake