追求超越时空限制是中国古代神话传说的一大基本特征。从这一认识出发 ,本文首先着眼于人与自然的矛盾 ,揭示了早期人类敬仰崇高的精神 ;其次 ,又通过分析人们对生命有限的焦虑 ,论述了人们追求永恒美的情怀。最后归纳出神话传说中体现的审美精神 ,依然可以滋养现代人的心灵 The pursuit of transcending the time and space constraints is a major feature of ancient Chinese myths and legends. Starting from this understanding, this article first looks at the contradiction between man and nature and reveals the spirit of admiration and lofty spirit of mankind in the early stage. Secondly, it analyzes the people’s limited anxiety about life and discusses the people’s pursuit of eternal beauty. Finally, the aesthetic spirit embodied in myths and legends can still be nourished by modern people’s mind