The mountains recorded in the "Classic of the Western Mountains" can be described as famous mountains both in reality and in mythology.
The first mountain system in the Xishan Classic is the Huashan mountain system, which shows that Xiyue was an important form of Middle-earth at a very early age, and the knowledge about the use of water containing minerals to prevent epidemics for livestock shows that the ancestors made deep use of minerals.
The descriptions of Kunlun Mountain, Jade Mountain, and Yu Mountain are full of romantic mythology, and retain the deeds of mythological figures such as the Queen Mother of the West, the Yellow Emperor, and Houji, and the names of various gods are bizarre. The steaming jade spring and the images of various mythical beasts are fascinating. The depiction of the quicksand and swamps of the West alludes to the hot and humid climate of the West.
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The first mountain system in the west is the Huashan mountain system, and its first mountain is Qianlai Mountain, there are many pine trees on the mountain, and there are a large number of washed stones under the mountain. There is a beast in the mountains, shaped like a sheep with a horse's tail, and its name is Goat, and its oil moistens chapped skin.
Forty-five miles to the west, there is a pine cone mountain. The water originates from this mountain, and then flows northward into Weishui, which is rich in copper reserves along the coast. There is a species of bird in the mountains, called the Tung Qu, which is shaped like a normal pheasant, with a black body and red claws, which can treat wrinkled skin.
Sixty miles further to the west, there is a Taihua Mountain, the cliff is very steep, as if it was cut by a knife, it is square, the mountain is five thousand miles high, ten miles wide, birds and wild beasts cannot shelter in this mountain. There is a snake in the mountains called Fat, which has six legs and four wings, and as soon as it appears, there will be a great drought.
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Eighty miles further to the west, there is a small Hua Mountain, rich in vitex and wolfberry trees, and a large number of cattle, the north side of this mountain produces a large number of chime stones, and the south side of the mountain produces a large number of jade. There are many red eagles in the mountains, and keeping them around can help you avoid fires. There is also a kind of lychee in the mountains, which is shaped like a black leek, which grows on the stones, and also grows on the trees, and eats it to cure heartache.
Eighty miles further west, there is a Fuyu Mountain, the south side of this mountain produces a large amount of copper, and the north side of the mountain produces abundant iron. There is a tree called Wenzhi on the mountain, and its fruit is like a date, which can cure deafness.
The grass in the mountains is dominated by strips of grass, which are similar in shape to sunflowers, with red flowers and yellow fruits, and the fruit is like a baby's tongue, and people will not be confused when they eat it.
Fu Yu water originates from this mountain, and then flows north into Weishui. Most of the wild beasts in the mountains are deaf, and this beast is shaped like a sheep and has a red mane. Most of the birds in the mountains are the turtle bird, which is shaped like a kingfisher and has a red beak, which can be kept around to protect against fire.
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Sixty miles to the west, there is a rocky mountain, which has a large number of palm trees and nannan trees, and strips of grass that can be seen everywhere. The grass is similar in appearance to leeks, with white flowers and black fruits, and people can cure scabies by eating its fruits. The south side of the mountain is rich in jade, and the north side of the mountain is rich in copper reserves.
Irrigation water originates from this mountain, and then flows north to pour Yu water. There is a lot of runny ochre in the water, and applying them to the bodies of cattle and horses can prevent diseases.
Seventy miles further west, there is a mountain full of trees and trees, the north side of the mountain is rich in iron, and the south side of the mountain is rich in gold. Yushui originates from this mountain, and then flows northward into Zhaoshui, there are many mussels in Yushui, the shape of this fish is like a turtle, and the sound is like a sheep's cry.
On the south side of the mountain, there are many low arrows and bamboos, and most of the wild animals in the mountain are large oxen and sheep. There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like a quail, with a yellow body and a red beak, and its name is fat, and eating its meat can cure leprosy and kill worms in the body.
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Fifty-two miles to the west, there is a bamboo mountain, and there are many tall trees on the mountain, and the north side of the mountain is rich in iron. There is a kind of grass in the mountains, called Huangyun, which is shaped like a barley tree, and its leaves are like hemp leaves, and it has white flowers and red fruits, and the color of the fruit is ochre, and bathing with it can eliminate scabies and cure edema.
Bamboo water originates from this mountain, and then flows north into Weishui, where there are many small low bamboo bushes and a large amount of cyan jade.
Danshui also originates from this mountain and then flows southeast into Luoshui. Danshui produces a lot of crystals, and there are many mermaids.
There is a kind of beast in the mountains, shaped like a young pig, with white hair on its body, the thickness of a hairpin, and the tip is black, and the name of this beast is Haoyu.
One hundred and twenty miles to the west, there is a floating mountain, and the mountain is full of pan trees, which have leaves like citrus trees but no thorns, and some insects are parasitic on the leaves. There is also a kind of grass in the mountains, the name is lavender, the leaves of this grass are similar to the leaves of hemp, there are square stems, red flowers, black fruits, the smell of this grass is like a turnip, and it can be worn on the body to cure leprosy.
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Seventy miles further west, there is a mountain of Qici, from which the lacquer water originates, and then flows north into the Weishui. There are many oak trees and squirt trees in the mountains, and there are many small low bamboo bushes at the bottom of the mountain.
The north side of the mountain is rich in red copper, and the south side of the mountain is rich in baby jade. There is a beast in the mountains, shaped like an ape, with long arms, and good at throwing, and the name of this beast is shouting.
There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like an owl, with a human-like face and only one leg, and its name is 橐. This bird appears dormant in winter and summer, and when it puts on its feathers, it is not afraid of thunder.
One hundred and fifty miles to the west, there is a mountain of time, and there are no flowers or trees on the mountain. The water originates from this mountain, and then flows north into the Weishui. There are a lot of crystals in the nearby water.
One hundred and seventy miles further west, there is a South Mountain, and the mountain is full of dansha the size of a grain of corn. Danshui originated from this mountain and then flowed north into Weishui. The wild animals in the mountains are mostly leopards, and the birds are mostly corpse doves.
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One hundred and eighty miles further to the west, there is a large time mountain, there are many trees and oak trees in the mountain, there are many pestle trees and oak trees under the mountain, the north side of the mountain produces a large amount of silver, and the south side of the mountain is rich in white jade reserves.
The water originates from this mountain, and then flows north into the Weishui. Clear water also originates from this mountain, and then flows south into the Han water.
Three hundred and twenty miles to the west, there is a ridge of the mound mountain, from which the Han water originates, and then flows into the southeast into the water, and from this mountain the water also originates, and then flows into the soup water in the north.
The mountain is full of peach branches and bamboos, and the wild animals in the mountains are mostly rhinoceros, monkeys, bears, and stalks, and the birds are mostly white and red eagles.
There is a kind of grass in the mountains, the leaves are like grass, the stem is like a bellflower, it has black flowers, it does not bear fruit, its name is Cistanche, people eat it and will not give birth.
Three hundred and fifty miles further to the west, there is a Tiandi Mountain, on which a large number of palm trees and nan trees grow, and the thatch and grass under the mountain are overgrown. There is a kind of beast in the mountains, shaped like a dog, whose name is Jibian, and its fur is used as a cushion to protect it from poison.
There is a species of bird in the mountains, shaped like a quail, with black patterns and red neck hair, and its name is oak, and eating its flesh can cure hemorrhoids. There is a kind of grass in the mountains, shaped like sunflower, exudes the same fragrance as the turnip, its name is Du Heng, wearing it can make the horse run fast, and people can eat it to cure the tumor in the neck.
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Three hundred and eighty miles to the southwest, there is a Gaotu Mountain, from which the Qiang Water originates, and then flows into the west into Zhuzi Water, and from here the Tu Water also originates, and then flows into the south to collect water.
The southern side of the mountain is covered with dansa the size of a grain of corn, and the northern side of the mountain produces a large amount of silver and gold, and the mountain is covered with laurel trees. There is a white stone in the mountains, its name is 礜, which can poison mice.
There is a kind of grass in the mountains, which is shaped like a weed, and the leaves are like the leaves of sunflowers, but the back is red, and the name is Wutiao, which can also be used to poison mice. There was a beast in the mountains, which looked like a deer, with a white tail, hooves like horses, and hands like people, and four horns, and its name was Xuanru.
There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like a harrier eagle and with legs like a man, whose name is Shusi, and eating its flesh can heal the tumor on its neck.
One hundred and eighty miles further to the west, there is a Yellow Mountain, there are no flowers and trees, and there are lush low bamboo bushes everywhere. Panshui originated from this mountain, and then poured red water into the west, and Panshui had a large amount of jade. There was a wild beast in the mountains, shaped like a cow, with blue-black fur, big eyes, and a name.
There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like an owl, with blue feathers and a red beak, and its tongue is the same as that of a man, and it can learn to speak, and its name is parrot.
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Two hundred miles to the west, there is a green mountain, the mountain is full of palm trees and nan trees, the bottom of the mountain is full of low bamboo bushes, the south side of the mountain produces a lot of gold and jade, and the north side of the mountain is full of yaks, antelopes and roe deer.
There are many birds in the mountains, this bird is shaped like a magpie, has red and black feathers, has two heads and four legs, and can prevent fires.
Two hundred and fifty miles to the west, there is a mountain of squatting on the shore of the West Sea, there are no flowers and trees on the mountain, and there are many jade. Originating from this mountain and flowing westward into the sea, the water is rich in colored stones and gold, as well as a lot of fine dansa the size of a grain of corn.
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The first mountain system in the west, from Qianlai Mountain to Lushan Mountain, a total of 19 mountains, as long as 2,957 miles. Huashan is the suzerain of the mountains, and the sacrifice to Huashan should be made with cattle, sheep, and pigs.
After fasting for 100 days, 100 animals with pure hair are buried in the ground, and 100 bottles of fine wine are burned, and 100 pieces of rice and 100 pieces of bi are displayed around it. The ritual of sacrificing the remaining seventeen mountains is the same, with a whole fat sheep as a sacrifice.
The so-called candle is a torch made of herbs, and it is called a candle when it has not burned out. The sacrificial mat is a white thatched mat with various colors to decorate the edges.
The first of the second mountain system in the west is the Shan Mountain, which is rich in copper, rich in jade reserves under the mountain, and the trees in the mountain are mostly the tree of the tree and the tree of the tree.
Two hundred miles to the west, there is a Taimao Mountain, the south side of the mountain is rich in gold, and the north side of the mountain is rich in iron ore. Luoshui originates from this mountain, and then flows eastward into the Yellow River, Luoshui is rich in algae jade, and there are also a large number of white water snakes.
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One hundred and seventy miles further to the west, there is a number of mountains, the mountains are rich in gold reserves, and a large number of silver mines are produced under the mountains, and the trees in the mountains are mostly pestle trees and squirrel trees, and the birds are many parrots.
Chu water originated from this mountain, and then poured into Wei water in the south, and there are many white pearls in Chu water.
One hundred and fifty miles further to the west, there is a high mountain, the mountain is rich in silver, and the bottom of the mountain is full of green and yellow gold, and the trees in the mountain are mostly palm trees, and the grasses are mostly low small bamboo bushes.
Jingshui originates from this mountain, and then flows into Weishui to the east, and there are a large number of chime stones and green blue in Jingshui.
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Three hundred miles to the southwest, there is a female bed mountain, the south side of the mountain is rich in red copper, the north side of the mountain produces a large number of stones, and the wild beasts in the mountain are tigers, leopards, rhinoceroses and furrows. There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like a pheasant, with colorful feathers, and its name is Luanniao, and the world will be peaceful as soon as this bird appears.
Two hundred miles further west, there is a Longshou Mountain, the south of the mountain is rich in gold reserves, and the north side of the mountain is rich in iron ore. The water originates from this mountain, and then flows into the southeast Jingshui, which has a lot of beautiful jade.
Two hundred miles further to the west, there is a Lutai Mountain, the white jade production on the mountain is very large, the silver reserves under the mountain are abundant, and the wild beasts in the mountain are mostly cattle, sheep and white hao.
There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like a rooster, but with a human-like face, its name is 凫徯, and its cry is its own name, and if it appears, there will be war.
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Two hundred miles to the southwest, there is a bird danger mountain, the south side of this mountain produces a large number of chime stones, the north side of the mountain is full of sandalwood trees and trees, and many female bed grasses grow in the mountain. It originates from this mountain and then flows westward into the red water, which contains a large amount of dansa the size of a grain of corn.
Four hundred miles further to the west, there is a small mountain, on which a large amount of white jade is produced, and a large amount of red copper is produced under the mountain. There is a beast in the mountains, shaped like an ape, with a white head and red feet, and its name is Zhu Yan, and if it appears, there will be a great war.
Three hundred miles further to the west, there is a large second mountain, the south side of the mountain is rich in chalk reserves, the north side of the mountain produces a large amount of jasper, and the wild beasts in the mountain are mostly cattle and antelopes.
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Four hundred miles to the west, there is a Xun Wu Mountain, which does not have any flowers and trees, but there are a lot of metals and jade.
Four hundred miles further to the west, there is a Yang Mountain, the trees in the mountain are mostly water pine trees, nan trees, camphor trees, and the wild beasts in the mountains are mostly rhinoceros, tigers, calves, and cattle.
Two hundred and fifty miles further to the west, there is a mountain of beasts, the mountain is full of jade, the mountain is full of sandalwood trees and trees, rich in gold, the wild beasts in the mountain are rhinoceros, and the beasts in the mountain are mostly rhinoceros and squirts.
Five hundred miles further to the west, there is a Huangren Mountain, there is a large amount of metal and jade on the mountain, and the reserves of stone blue and realgar are abundant under the mountain. The imperial water originates from this mountain, and then flows westward into the red water. There are a lot of dansa the size of corn grains in the imperial water.
Three hundred miles further to the west, there is a Zhonghuang Mountain, which produces a large amount of gold, and the bottom of the mountain is full of grass and tang pear trees.
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Three hundred and fifty miles further to the west, there is a Xihuang Mountain, the south of the mountain is rich in gold reserves, the north side of the mountain is rich in iron ore reserves, and the wild beasts in the mountain are mostly elk, deer, and cattle.
Three hundred and fifty miles to the west, there is a Lai Mountain, and the trees in the mountain are mostly sandalwood trees and tree trees, and most of the birds are Luo Luo birds, which eat people.
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The second mountain system in the west, from the mountain to the Laishan Mountain, a total of 17, 4,140 miles long. Ten of the mountain gods have human faces and horse bodies. The other seven mountain gods have human faces and the body of oxen, have four legs and one arm, and walk on crutches, and these seven gods are the so-called "gods of flying beasts".
The ritual of the sacrifice was to place pigs and sheep on white thatched mats. The rituals of the other ten mountains are to sacrifice with a variegated rooster and not to polish rice during prayers.
The first of the third mountain system in the west is called Chongwu Mountain, this mountain stands on the south bank of the Yellow River, from the north you can see the Tsukasui Mountain, to the south you can see the Tsunaze Mountain, to the west you can see the Emperor of Heaven's Fighting Beast Mountain, to the east you can see the Yuan.
There is a tree in the mountain, with round leaves, the calyx is white, and the red flowers have black lines, and its fruit is similar to the fruit of the citrus aurantium, and if you eat it, your offspring will prosper.
There is also a wild beast in the mountains, shaped like an ape, with markings on its arms, a leopard-like tail, and is good at throwing things, and its name is Jufu. There is a kind of bird in the mountains, like a wild duck, but it only has one wing and one eye, and it must be combined to fly, and the name of this bird is Barbarian, and if it appears, there will be a flood in the world.
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Three hundred miles to the northwest, there is a Changsha Mountain, the water originates from this mountain, and then flows into the water to the north, there are no flowers and trees on the mountain, but there are many stone blue and realgar.
Three hundred and seventy miles further to the north, there is a Buzhou Mountain, the north of the mountain can see the mountains, the Buzhou Mountain is located on the Chongyue Mountain, to the east you can see the Si Ze, there is the source of the Yellow River, the water of the source gushes out and makes a muddy bubble sound. There is a very rare fruit tree here, the fruit of this tree is very similar to a peach, its leaves are like the leaves of a jujube tree, it has yellow flowers, and the calyx is red, and people will have no trouble eating it.
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Four hundred and twenty miles to the northwest, there is a mountain full of danmu, which has red stems, round leaves, yellow flowers, and red fruits, and the taste is sweet, and people will not feel hungry when they eat it.
Danshui originated from this mountain, and then poured into Jize to the west, and there are many white jade stones in the water. There is jade paste gushing out here, and there is a steaming and tumbling atmosphere in the field, and the Yellow Emperor often takes this jade paste to eat and enjoy.
The jade paste also produces black jade. When the jade paste is poured out, it will produce fragrant flowers of five colors and fruits with a sweet taste after five years of growth. The Yellow Emperor picked out the essence of the jade in the mountain and planted it in the south of Zhongshan, and later gave birth to beautiful jade such as Jin and Yu.
These two types of jade are hard and dense, warm and shiny. The jade exudes colorful colors and light, which reflect each other, appearing rigid and soft and harmonious. Heaven, earth, ghosts and gods all like to eat and enjoy it. A gentleman wears it to ward off evil spirits.
From Yushan to Zhongshan, it is 460 miles long, and it is all swamps. In the swamp there are many rare birds, beasts and fish, all of which are rare in the world.
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Four hundred and twenty miles further northwest, there is a Zhongshan Mountain, the son of the mountain god of Zhongshan is called the drum, the drum has a human face, the body of a dragon, he once conspired with the god Qin Qi, in the south of the Kunlun Mountain, to kill the god Baojiang.
When the Emperor of Heaven found out, he killed the drum and Qin Qi on the cliff on the east side of Zhongshan. It turned into a large osprey, which looked like an eagle, with black markings, a white head, a red beak and tiger-like claws, and made a cry like the cry of a morning bird, and as soon as it appeared, there would be a big war.
The drum is also changed to a bird, which is shaped like a harrier eagle, with red feet and a straight beak, yellow markings on its body, and a white head, and its call is similar to that of a bird, and wherever it appears, there will be a drought.
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One hundred and eighty miles further to the west, there is a Taiqi Mountain, from which the water originates, and then injects quicksand into the west.
There are many rays in the water, this fish is like a carp, but it has the body of a fish and the wings of a bird, its body has blue markings, a white head and a red mouth, and it often cruises from the West Sea to the East China Sea, and flies at night.
The sound it makes is like the chirping of a chicken, its meat is sweet and sour, it can cure madness if it is eaten, and if it appears, the world will definitely have a bumper harvest.
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Three hundred and twenty miles to the west, there is a Huaijiang Mountain, from which the water originates from the hill, and then flows into the water to the north. There are many stalks in the water of the hill, and the mountain is rich in stone blue and realgar, as well as langjing, gold and jade, and the south side of the mountain is covered with dansha the size of corn grains, and the north side of the mountain produces a lot of gold and silver with patterns.
Huaijiang Mountain is the garden of the Emperor of Heaven in the world, supervised by Shen Yingzhao, the appearance of Shen Yingzhao is a horse body and human face, with tiger-like markings and bird wings on the body, he travels the four seas, transmits the instructions of the Emperor of Heaven, and the cry is like the sound of pumping water.
Looking south from this mountain, you can see Kunlun Mountain, where the fire is blazing. Looking west from this mountain, you can see a huge swamp, which is where Houji hides.
There is a lot of jade in Osawa, and there are lush trees growing on the south side of the tree, and strange and magical Wakaki grows on top of it. From the north of Huaijiang Mountain, you can see the mountains, which are the places where the god called Huai Ghost Lilun lives, and where birds of prey such as eagles and ducks also live.
From Huaijiang Mountain to the east, you can see Heng Mountain, it is four times high, and there are poor ghosts living here, and they each live under the arm of one side of the mountain. There is Yao water in Huaijiang Mountain, which is clear and clear, bubbling and flowing.
Huaijiang Mountain is inhabited by a god of heaven, he looks like a cow, but he has eight legs, two heads and a horse's tail, and his cry is like the sound of the membrane of the instrument when people play wind music, and there will be war where this god appears.
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Four hundred miles to the southwest, there is a Kunlun Mountain, this mountain is actually the capital of the Emperor of Heaven in the Nether, which is controlled by the god Lu Wu. Lu Wu looks like a tiger, has nine tails, has a human face, and hands like tiger claws. He is in charge of the territory of the Nine Domains of Heaven and the season of the Kunlun Mountain Garden.
There is a kind of wild beast in the Kunlun Mountains, which looks like a sheep, but has four horns, and its name is Tumo, and this beast eats people. There is a kind of bird in the mountain, shaped like a bee, the size is about the same as a mandarin duck, its name is Qinyuan, if the birds and beasts are stung by this bird, they will die, and the trees will die if they are stung by this bird.
There is also a species of bird in this mountain, called the quail bird, which is in charge of various utensils and clothing in the life of the emperor. There is also a kind of tree in the mountain, the shape is like a begonia pear tree, with yellow flowers, red fruits, the taste of the fruit is like a plum but there is no fruit pit, it is called Shatang, people can use it to prevent flooding, and they can float in the water without sinking after eating it.
There is a kind of grass in the mountains, the name is grass, its shape is very similar to sunflower, the taste is similar to the green onion, people will eat it will stay away from all kinds of troubles and sorrows.
The Yellow River originates from this mountain, then flows south and then flows east into the lake on the side of Wuda Mountain. The red water also originates in this mountain, and then flows southeast to inject the water into the sky. The ocean water also originates in this mountain and then flows southwest into the ugly water.
Black water also originates in this mountain and then flows westward into the lake next to Mt. Otsu. The mountain is full of rare birds and animals.
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Three hundred and seventy miles further to the west, there is a Leyou Mountain, from which the peach water originates, and then flows westward into Jize, where there are white jade, and there are a large number of fish in the waters of the peach water, this fish looks like a snake but has four legs, and feeds on fish.
Walk 400 miles of waterway to the west, and then walk 200 miles of quicksand, you will arrive at the Mother Mountain, where the god Changyan is the master, and he is born of the nine virtues of the sky. This god looks like a man, but has the tail of a pistol. The mountain is full of jade, and the bottom of the mountain is full of bluestone, and there is no water.
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Three hundred and fifty miles to the west, there is a jade mountain, which is where the Queen Mother of the West lives. The Queen Mother of the West looks like a human, with a leopard's tail and a tiger's teeth, she likes to roar, her hair is shaggy and she wears a jade sheng, and she is in charge of the calamity of heaven and the five kinds of punishment and murder.
There was a beast in the mountains, shaped like a dog, with leopard-like markings, and on its head there were horns like the horns of a bull, and its name was cunning, and the sound of this beast was like that of a dog, and in whatever country it appeared, that country would have abundant crops.
There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like a pheasant, red all over its body, its name is Shengyu, it feeds on fish, its song is like a deer calling, and wherever it appears, there will be floods in that country.
Four hundred and eighty miles to the west, there is a Xuanyuan Hill, and there is no grass and trees in this mountain. Xunshui originates from Xuanyuan Hill and then flows south into black water, and its waters have a lot of dansha the size of corn grains, as well as a lot of stone blue and realgar.
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Three hundred miles to the west, there is a stone mountain, and there is a stone gate at the bottom of the mountain, and the water of the Yellow River flows through this stone gate to the southwest. Everything in the world is available on the rocky mountain.
Two hundred miles to the west, there is a long stay mountain, and the White Emperor Shaohao lives in this mountain. The beasts in the mountains all have flower tails, and the birds have flower heads. A large number of jade with colorful patterns are produced on the mountain. This mountain is also the palace of the Shen Bang clan. This god rules the sun and turns its shadow to the east when it sinks in the west.
Two hundred and eighty miles further to the west, there is a Zhanggu Mountain, the grass and trees on the mountain are not growing, and there are beautiful jade such as Yao and Bi all over. There are often magnificent and strange things in this mountain.
There was a wild beast in the mountains, which looked like a red leopard, with five tails and a horn, and roared like striking stones, and the name of the beast was Hide. There is a bird in the mountains, shaped like a crane, with only one leg, with red markings on its body, its feathers are blue, and its beak is white, and the bird's name is Bi Fang, and its chirping sound is the pronunciation of its own name, and there will be a fire of unknown origin where the bird appears.
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Three hundred miles to the west, there is a Yin Mountain, from which the turbid bathing water originates, and then flows south into the Fan Ze, where there are many colorful shells.
There is a kind of wild beast in the mountains, which looks like a wild cat, has a white head, and its name is tengu, and it makes a "cat-cat" sound, and it can be kept around to ward off evil spirits.
Two hundred miles further to the west, there is a Futi Mountain, the mountain is full of palm trees and nan trees, and there are a lot of metals and jade under the mountain, and Jiang Sushen lives in this place. Strange rain often falls on Futi Mountain, and wind and clouds often rise here.
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Two hundred and twenty miles to the west, there is a Sanwei Mountain, on which three blue birds live. Sanwei Mountain is a hundred miles in circumference.
There was a wild beast in the mountains, which looked like a cow, with a white body and four horns on its head. The fur on its body was long and dense, and it looked as if it was dressed in a cloak of lion, and the name of the beast was that it ate people. There is a bird in the mountains, which has a head and three bodies, and the shape of this bird is very similar to that of a bird, and its name is Owl.
One hundred and ninety miles to the west, there is a mountain full of beautiful jade, but there are no stones. The old boy dwelt in the mountains, and his voice sounded like the ringing of a bell. Everywhere down the hill were piles of snakes.
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Three hundred and fifty miles to the west, there is a Tianshan Mountain, which is rich in metal and jade, and the mountain also produces stone blue and realgar. The water originates from this mountain and then flows southwest into the Yutani.
There is a god living in the mountain, his appearance is like a yellow pocket, his body glows with fiery red, he has six legs and four wings, his face is blurred, he knows how to sing and dance, this god is Dijiang.
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Two hundred and ninety miles further west, there is a mountain of Si, where the god of heaven lives. The mountain is rich in jade that can be used as a neck ornament, and the south side of the mountain is covered with beautiful jade such as Jin and Yu, and the north side of the mountain is covered with stone blue and realgar. Standing on the mountain, you can see the scene of the setting sun to the west, and the weather is majestic and magnificent, which is supervised by the red light of the gods.
A hundred miles to the west, there is Yiwang Mountain, there is no grass and trees on the mountain, but it is full of metal and jade. There is a wild beast in the mountains, which looks like a wild cat, with only one eye and three tails, and its name is Zhen, and its sound can overwhelm the sound of a hundred animals calling together, and it can be kept by keeping it to avoid evil spirits, and eating its flesh can cure jaundice.
There is a kind of bird in the mountains, shaped like a crow, with three heads and six tails, it likes to laugh, its name is Ostrich, it will not have nightmares when it is eaten, and it can also avoid evil spirits.
"The Classic of Mountains and Seas" Volume 2: The Classic of the Western Mountains
The third mountain system in the west, from Chongwu Mountain to Yiwang Mountain, a total of 23, passing through 6,744 miles. The gods of the mountains are all the bodies of sheep and the faces of men. The ritual of worshipping the mountain god is to bury the auspicious jade of the worship of the god in the ground, and to use the rice for the polishing of the god with millet rice.
The first of the fourth mountain system in the west is called Yin Mountain, there are many trees growing on the mountain, but there are no stones, and the grass in the mountain is mostly Ulva and Herb. Yin water originates from this mountain, and then flows westward into Luoshui.
Fifty miles to the north, there is a Lao Mountain, and there is a lot of comfrey on the mountain. Weak water originates from this mountain and then flows westward into Luoshui.
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Fifty miles to the west, there is a Bagu Mountain, from which the Ershui River originates, and then flows westward into the Luoshui, which produces a lot of beautiful purple stones and cyan jade.
One hundred and seventy miles to the north, there is a Shen Mountain, the mountain is full of trees and oak trees, and the bottom of the mountain is full of trees and trees, and the south side of the mountain is rich in metal and jade. The water originates from this mountain and then flows eastward into the Yellow River.
Two hundred miles to the north is Bird Mountain, the mountain is full of mulberry trees, the bottom of the mountain is full of trees, the north side of the mountain is rich in iron, and the south side of the mountain is rich in jade. The water originates from this mountain and flows eastward into the Yellow River.
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One hundred and twenty miles further north is Shangshen Mountain, there is no grass and trees on the mountain, it is full of big stones, and there are many hazel trees and hazelnut trees, and most of the wild beasts in the mountain are white deer. The most popular bird in the mountains is the Danghu bird, which looks like a pheasant, but flies with long bearded wings, and people who eat its meat will not get the disease of blinking. The soup originates from this mountain and flows eastward into the Yellow River.
One hundred and eighty miles further north is the Zhuci Mountain, from which the water of Zhuci originates, and then flows eastward into the Yellow River. There are many trees on the mountain, but there is no grass, and there are no birds or beasts, but there are many snakes living in this mountain.
One hundred and eighty miles further north is the Horn Mountain, where the trees in this mountain are mostly lacquer and palm trees, and the grasses are mostly Angelica, Radix grass, and Xiong grass. A large amount of rocks are produced in the mountains. The water originates from this mountain and then flows eastward into the Yellow River.
Two hundred and twenty miles further north is Mount Yushan, where iron is abundant in the north and copper in the south, and the wild beasts in the mountain are mostly white wolves and tigers, and even the birds are mostly white pheasants and kingfishers. Raw water originates from this mountain and then flows eastward into the Yellow River.
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Two hundred and fifty miles to the west is called Baiyu Mountain, this mountain is full of pine trees and cypress trees, there are many oak trees and sandalwood trees under the mountain, the wild beasts in the mountain are mostly cattle and sheep, and the birds are mostly owls. Luoshui originates in the south of the mountain and then flows eastward into Weishui, while Jiashui originates in the north of the mountain and flows eastward to inject raw water.
Three hundred miles to the northwest, there is a Shenshou Mountain, there is no grass and trees on the mountain, and there is snow in winter and summer. Shenshui originates from this mountain and flows underneath the mountain, and the waters of Shenshui are rich in white jade.
Fifty-five miles further to the west, there is a Jinggu Mountain, from which Jingshui originates, and then flows into Weishui to the southeast, which is rich in silver and white jade.
One hundred and twenty miles further to the west, there is a Gangshan Mountain, which is full of lacquer trees and is rich in jade. Gangshui originates from this mountain, and then flows north into Weishui. There were many gods in this mountain, and they had human faces and beast bodies, but they only had one foot and one hand, and they made a sound like a yawn.
Two hundred miles further west is the tail of Gangshan, where the Luoshui originates, and then flows north into the Yellow River. There are a lot of brutes here, they look like rats, have turtle-like heads, and make sounds similar to those of dogs.
Three hundred and fifty miles further to the west, there is a Yinglu Mountain, on which many lacquer trees grow, and the bottom of the mountain is rich in metal and jade, and the birds and beasts in the mountain are all white. The water originates from this mountain, and then flows north into Lingyangze. There are many relict fish in the waters of the water, this fish has the body of a fish, the head of a snake, has six legs, and the eyes are like the ears of a horse, so it will not have nightmares if you eat it, and it can also prevent evil spirits.
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Three hundred miles further west, there is a Zhongqu Mountain, the south side of the mountain produces a large amount of jade, and the north side of the mountain is rich in male yellow, white jade and metal reserves. There is a wild beast in the mountains, it looks like a horse, its body is white, its tail is black, it has a horn on its head, it has tiger-like teeth and claws, its cry is like beating a drum, this beast is called a horse, it often preys on tigers and leopards, and keeps it around to avoid the damage of weapons.
There is a kind of tree in the mountain, its shape is like a tang pear, the leaves are round, bear red fruits, the fruit is like papaya, the name of this tree is skull, people eat it to increase strength.
Two hundred and sixty miles to the west, there is a mountain of Tai, and there is a kind of wild beast in the mountain, shaped like a cow, with prickly hair all over its body, and its name is Qiqi, and the sound it makes is like a dog barking, and this beast eats people. The water originates from this mountain and flows south into the ocean, and there are many yellow shells in the nearby water. There is a kind of silverfish in the water, it has the body of a fish and the wings of a bird, and its cry is like that of a mandarin duck, and where it appears, there will be flooding.
Two hundred and twenty miles to the west, there is a mountain of birds and mice in the same hole, and there are many white tigers and white jade on this mountain. The Weishui River originates from this mountain and then flows eastward into the Yellow River. There is a large number of eels growing in Weishui, and this fish is shaped like a turtle, and where it appears, there will be a big war.
The flood water originated from the west side of the Bird and Mouse Tongxue Mountain, and then flowed westward into the Han River, and there were a large number of squid in the flood, the shape of this fish was like a turned Cho, with a bird's head, fins and tail, and its cry was like the sound of striking a chime, and the body of this fish could grow pearls.
Three hundred and sixty miles in the southwest, there is a mountain of Kuan, there are many Dan trees on this mountain, the leaves of the tree are like the leaves of the tree, the fruit is as big as a melon, the calyx is red, with a black texture on it, eating it can cure jaundice, but also prevent fire.
There are many turtles on the south side of the mountain, and jade stones on the north side of the mountain. The water originates from this mountain and flows westward into the sea, where there are many whetstones. There is a beast in the mountains, shaped like a horse, with bird wings, a human face, and a snake's tail in tow, and it likes to lift people, and its name is Xiaohu. There is a bird in the mountains, it is shaped like an owl, it has a human face, the body of an ape, its tail is like a dog, and its call is its name, and wherever this bird appears, there will be a severe drought.
The fourth mountain system in the west, starting from Yinshan Mountain to Kuanyun Mountain, has a total of 19 mountains, traveling for 3,680 miles. The rituals of sacrificing to the gods of the mountains are all sacrificed with the blood of a white-haired chicken, and the sacrificial rice is made of rice, and white thatch is used as a mat.
The above is a record of the western mountain system, a total of seventy-seven, traveling through 17,517 miles.