Episode 11: Death of Kuafu Giant

In ancient Chinese myths and legends, the sun is not only an astronomical existence, but also a symbol of culture, faith and vitality.There is a myth about a giant racing against the sun. This story not only reveals ancient people's understanding of the movement of the sun, but also deeply reflects their desire for light and life.

It is said that in distant ancient times, there was a giant with infinite strength who persistently chased the sun in the sky.The cane in his hand became his support in his race against the sun and a symbol of his fight against fate.Finally, he caught up with the sun and entered the blazing ball of light.The heat of the sun made him thirsty, so he drank all the water from the Yellow and Wei rivers, but his thirst was still not quenched. Finally, he went north to find water in Daze, but died of thirst on the way.His discarded walking stick turned into a lush peach forest, providing shade and fruit for subsequent travelers.

This mythical story not only shows the ancient Chinese people's understanding of the movement of the sun, but also gives the sun color of life and emotion.The sun is not only a fireball in the sky, but also the source of life and the messenger of light.The giant's pursuit of the sun is not only a pursuit of life power, but also a yearning for light and hope.

At the same time, we have to mention another wonderful book in ancient China - The Classic of Mountains and Seas.This strange book records 550 famous mountains, 300 water veins, more than 400 mysterious and strange beasts, more than 100 historical figures and more than 40 countries. It has a unique writing form and a sense of freedom and mystery.and a sense of magic, providing rich imagination space and research materials for future researchers.

《Book of Mountains and Seas》Using geographical location and mountain and river trends as a structure, it combines all kinds of strange and magical fantasies to form a huge and mysterious fantasy world.This world is full of magic and unknowns, as well as the ancient Chinese people's awe and curiosity about nature, life and the universe.

Through the study of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas", we can get a glimpse of the ancient Chinese people's understanding and imagination of the land they lived in.By observing nature and feeling life, they integrated their emotions, beliefs and expectations into these magical fantasies, thus creating a colorful and vibrant mythical world.