Ancient and modern emotions | Cultural Exploration
The door of an ancient tomb is gently pushed open, the dust of history is evoked, and with it comes mysterious stories hidden in the years. In 1951, archaeologists stepped into the tomb of the seven concubines of Wanli, but accidentally found nine jade objects of different shapes, one of which was actually used to block the anus of the concubine.
These jade artifacts are not only part of the ancient royal funeral ceremonies, but also contain profound cultural connotations and concepts of life and death. The ancients' understanding of death was very different from ours, and they believed that after death, people would enter another world to continue their lives. In order for the deceased to have a good life in another world, the funeral rites are extremely important, especially for the powerful royal family.
The appearance of the Nine Tricks is a highlight of the funeral ceremony. The ancients believed that the nine orifices of the body were the channels for the flow of essence, and in order to keep the body of the deceased from decaying, it was necessary to block these nine exits to prevent the loss of essence. The ancients believed that jade would be immortal for thousands of years, with the ability to survive forever, and also have the magical effect of keeping the body incorruptible.
Not only that, but there is also a scientific basis for the use of the Nine Hole Plug. Scientists pointed out that the internal organs of the deceased had begun to fail before death, and if the nine orifices were not blocked, the decaying pus would accelerate the decay rate of the deceased. What's more, the buried concubines need to block their anuses to avoid embarrassment and insults, and at the same time to respect their last dignity.
These ancient funeral secrets may seem incredible today, but the cultural connotations behind them are worth pondering. In ancient times, people had a completely different perception of death than in modern times, and the funeral ceremony was a kind of respect and blessing for the deceased. Although the times have changed, we have more technology and freedom, but we should also remember the wisdom of the ancients and cherish the meaning of life.
These ancient customs and traditions may seem strange today, but they are witnesses of history and the foundation of our culture. Let us cherish today's happy life, and at the same time pay tribute to the ancients, because it is their wisdom and courage that have forged today's prosperity and civilization.