本文以中國古典神話為基本範疇，先藉由文學、藝術作品完成過程的四個階段運用於神話創造，區分出原始思維與神話思維的差異，認為神話思維表現於神話語言的構思階段。再以符號單元層級、語法組合單元層級、語境構成單元層級、文化釋義單元層級等四個語言構造層級，展開神話的符號性與聖性的討論。最後從意識形態的說明與分析，試圖歸納出神話的文學性詮釋的價值。

On the basis of Chinese classic myths, the essay distinguishes primitive thinking and mythical thinking, leading to the opinion that mythical thinking positively present in the framing of mythical language. Next, the symbolism and holiness of myths are discussed in the aspects of sign, grammar, signification and cultural interpretation. At last, by means of explanation and analysis of ideology, the literary interpretation of myths is attempted to be valued.