#图文创作打卡挑战活动#在中国的神话世界里, there are many mythical figures in the image of monkeys, and their images are varied, but they are all full of magical colors. Among these mythological images, the earliest appearance of the monkey is undoubtedly Wuzhiqi. He is not only an important character in ancient mythology, but also a shining pearl in the history of Chinese mythology.
The story of Wuzhiqi has a long history, which can be traced back to the Yao Shunyu period. According to ancient books such as the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", Wuzhi Qi was born in Huaguo Mountain in Tongbai Mountain in southern Henan, and was born with divine power and extraordinary magical powers. He later married the Dragon Maiden and gave birth to three sons, all of whom were powerful demons. Wuzhi Qi proclaimed himself the god of water in the Huai Whirlpool and established the Dragon Palace in the middle of the Huai River, and its sphere of influence spread to the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
In the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", Wuzhiqi is described as a water beast that often causes trouble and endangers the people under the military mountain. He resembles an ape, with golden eyes, snow-white teeth, a collapsed nose, a bald head, a white head, and fiery eyes. His neck was 100 feet long and his strength was greater than that of nine elephants. Whenever he appeared, it would be accompanied by a violent storm, which made the surrounding people miserable.
When Dayu controlled the water, Wuzhiqi came out again to make waves, hindering Dayu's water control work. Dayu was angry and summoned the gods to go to crusade against Wuzhiqi. However, Wuzhiqi's supernatural powers are vast, and the gods are not his opponents. In the end, Dayu invited the divine beast Ying Long to capture Wuzhi Qi.
Although Wu Zhiqi was arrested, he still struggled non-stop, and no one could control him. So, Dayu locked Wuzhiqi's neck with a big iron rope, pierced his nose with a golden bell, and suppressed him at the foot of Huaiyin Turtle Mountain. Since then, the Huai River has been able to flow smoothly into the East China Sea.
There are many different folk versions of the legend of Wuzhiqi. Some legends say that he led 100,000 mountain spirits and water monsters to fight against Dayu in the Huai River; some say that he was imprisoned at the foot of Kunshan in the lower reaches of the Huai River after his defeat; and some legends say that he was imprisoned in the Huai Well in Tongbai Mountain. Although these legends have their differences, they all revolve around the vast supernatural powers of Wuzhiqi and the struggle with Dayu.
Amazingly, there are so many rumors about Wu Zhiqi that one can't help but wonder if he is a real creature. According to ancient records, white giant apes are not uncommon, and the albino gene is likely to be stably inherited within the ape ethnic group. The giant ape is three meters tall, has great strength, and moves quickly. Considering that the time of existence of great apes on Earth intersects with the period of human existence for nearly 10,000 years, it is likely that they had some form of interaction with ancient humans.
Deep in the mountains and forests, the great apes may have clashed with the early wilderness breakers. Because this giant ape lives in the Huai River valley and on both sides of the river, the ancients associated them with the god of water. Later generations have confirmed this conjecture. In the "Taiping Guangji", it is recorded that during the Tang Dynasty, there were people who witnessed the scene of a giant ape similar to Wuzhiqi coming ashore.
Wuzhiqi is not the only one, and it is likely that he represents the remnants of the ancient vernacular giant ape population in the eastern part of the continent. The image of Wuzhiqi as an ancient giant ape is almost certain. Therefore, the shadow of Wuzhiqi can be seen in mythological images such as Hanuman in Hindu mythology and the Monkey King in later China. They have all been more or less influenced by Wuzhiqi and have become classic images in their respective cultures.
As one of the earliest and most complete systems of Chinese mythology, the Classic of Mountains and Seas is based on which almost all myths are created. It is known as the three strange books of antiquity together with the "Yellow Emperor's Neijing", which shows its status in Chinese civilization. As an important character in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Wu Zhiqi's story not only enriched the Chinese mythological system, but also provided endless inspiration for later literary creation.
Although the image of Wu Zhiqi is mysterious, his story is deeply rooted in the soil of Chinese civilization. He represents the ancient people's reverence for nature and their imagination of mystical powers. Through the story of Wuzhiqi, we can get a glimpse of the wisdom and understanding of the world of ancient people. At the same time, Wuzhiqi is also a part of Chinese culture, inherited to this day, and has become a part of our national memory.
In today's technologically advanced age, we may no longer be able to believe in the magical powers of mythology. However, the story of Wuzhiqi can still touch our hearts. He makes us believe that in the depths of the human heart, there is always a pursuit and exploration of the mysterious and unknown. And this kind of pursuit and exploration is the source of strength that pushes mankind forward.
In short, as the earliest monkey in the history of Chinese mythology, Wuzhiqi's story not only enriches the Chinese mythological system, but also provides us with an important window to understand ancient culture and history. Through in-depth study of the legends and images of Wuzhiqi, we can better understand and inherit the essence of Chinese culture and contribute to the future development of culture. #山海经的内容真的是虚构吗?#