Taihao Mausoleum, a mysterious place in ancient Huaiyang, carries the historical origin of ancient fertility worship and has been passed down to this day. In ancient societies, reproductive forces were seen as mystical forces that were essential for the reproduction of a clan or tribe. As the mausoleum of Fuxi, Taihao Mausoleum is regarded as the place of human ancestors, so it has also become one of the important places for fertility worship.
The fertility cult of Taihao Mausoleum has a long history and can be verified from many aspects. The first is the mud dog, a handicraft known as the "Ling Dog", which is sold on the Taihao Fuxi Tomb. Legend has it that Fuxi and Nuwa created humans out of clay, and the mud dogs, replicas of their fabricated villains, were given symbolic meanings of reproduction and protection. On the Taihao Mausoleum, mud dogs painted with female genitalia symbols are widely used as amulets and mascots for seeking children. The second is the symbols of various fertility worship, such as the yin and yang fish, the statue of Fuxi Nuwa with the head of a snake, etc., which symbolize reproduction and reproduction, highlighting the close relationship between Taihao Mausoleum and fertility worship. The second is the descendant kiln, located on the bluestone in the northeast corner of the Xianren Hall of the Taihao Mausoleum, which is considered to be the descendant kiln of Fuxi and Nuwa, and the people who seek children will touch this stone cave and pray for the birth of healthy children. In addition, the temple fair activities of Taihao Mausoleum are also an important manifestation of fertility worship, such as touching red silk, touching copper coins, hanging red ropes, tying dolls, etc., these activities are all for praying for fertility and protection.
The research of these aspects shows that Taihao Mausoleum is one of the important places of fertility worship and is closely related to local culture and beliefs. The fertility cult of Taihao Mausoleum not only strengthened Fuxi's status as the ancestor of the people, but also influenced the local people's perception of life, fertility and nature. This belief system influences not only the way people think, but also the local social structure and cultural traditions. The fertility worship of Taihao Mausoleum is an important part of the local traditional culture, and through participating in temple fairs, people have inherited many traditional cultural elements and values. In addition, the fertility cult of Taihao Tomb has also promoted the development of the local economy and provided great business opportunities for local tourism and commerce. More importantly, this worship activity strengthens the cohesion of the local community and maintains and inherits the local traditional culture and values.
All in all, the fertility cult of Taihao Mausoleum has had a profound impact on the local culture, shaping the local belief system, passing on traditional culture, promoting economic development and strengthening community cohesion.