Episode 16: Yu Reorganizes the Mountains and Rivers

In the long river of history, there are always some doors that quietly open, revealing to us the secrets hidden deep in the dust of time.The age of myth, that period full of fantasy and mystery, is gradually transforming into legend, becoming the stories in our mouths and the yearnings in our hearts.And at the intersection of this era and legend, there is a book that quietly tells those “warranted”“ strange and suave” myths, and at the same time leaves us with countless detailed records of precious mountains and rivers.This book is - The Classic of Mountains and Seas -.

《The Classic of Mountains and Seas》is not only an ancient book recording myths and legends, but also a natural geography full of fantasy.It is said that this great work was co-authored by the ancient legendary flood control hero Dayu and his right-hand assistant Boyi.They walked the land, visited famous mountains and rivers, and recorded breathtaking natural landscapes and mysterious mythical stories.These stories and records not only became a source of inspiration for later generations of literature and art, but also provided us with valuable information for understanding the ancient natural environment and human culture.

The mythical stories in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" are full of magnificent imagination and strange ideas.From Jingwei filling up the sea and Kuafu chasing the sun, to Nuwa patching up the sky and Houyi shooting the sun, these popular stories not only show the wisdom and courage of the ancient people, but also reflect their awe and exploration of nature and life.In these myths, we can not only see the harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature, but also feel the indomitable and forging ahead spiritual power.

In addition to myths and stories, the Book of Mountains and Seas also left us a large number of detailed records about mountains and rivers.These records not only include various landforms, distribution of animals and plants, mineral resources and other natural geographical information, but also involve ancient peoples, countries, religions, cultures and other aspects.These precious materials reveal to us the natural environment and human society in ancient China, and provide an important reference for us to study ancient history and culture.

《The Classic of Mountains and Seas》as an ancient book that spans mythology and reality, and integrates imagination and reality, it not only shows us the magnificent picture of ancient China, but also provides us with valuable keys to explore nature and humanity.In today's era of advanced technology and information explosion, we can still draw wisdom and inspiration from this ancient work and feel the spirit of curiosity and exploration of the unknown world.