《A Hazy Dream World from Ancient China》E4
Episode 4: Candle Dragon·The God Who Created Time
In China, almost everyone's growth is accompanied by some magical stories, most of which originate from an ancient and mysterious book - The Classic of Mountains and Seas.This work, known as an ancient wonder book, is not only a precious material in geography, but also a shining pearl in the cultural treasure house of the Chinese nation.
《The Classic of Mountains and Seas》has attracted the attention of countless readers with its unique geographical pattern and fantastic biological descriptions.The concentric geographical layout described in the book, surrounded by mountains and seas, shows the ancients' profound understanding of the relationship between heaven, earth and all things.The strange people and animals recorded in the book are full of mystery and imagination, and have become the source of literary and artistic creation for later generations.
More than three hundred years ago, a geographical painting called "The General Map of the World" appeared in Korea.With its fine brushwork and accurate composition, this painting clearly presents the geographical pattern described in the Book of Mountains and Seas.This not only proves the wide spread and far-reaching influence of the Classic of Mountains and Seas at that time, but also demonstrates the deep roots of cultural exchanges between North Korea and China.
In China, the research and inheritance of the Classic of Mountains and Seas has never stopped.The emergence of Ming Dynasty illustrated books has presented the strange people and animals in this ancient book to the world in a clearer and more vivid image.These exquisite illustrations not only provide readers with an intuitive feeling, but also provide valuable information for future researchers.
