Shan Hai Jing

Author: Luo Mengshan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Shan Hai Jing introduces the mountains and rivers treasures of the Chinese hinterland from four aspects—east, south, west, and north—especially the strange birds, mythical creatures, and rare flowers and stones, which are sights and sounds never seen or heard before. The Records of the Outer Seas describes the customs of legendary foreign lands, such as the Two-Headed Kingdom, the Three-Headed Kingdom, the Women's Kingdom, the Men's Kingdom, the Giant's Kingdom, and the Dwarf's Kingdom, which are even more extraordinary, not only pleasing to the eye but also enriching knowledge. The Records of the Inner Seas introduces the customs of famous countries within the seas and some precious animals from ancient times, as well as ancient legends, with vivid language and fantastical plots, leaving a lasting impression. The Records of the Faraway Wilds describes the customs, historical legends, and unique traditions of the faraway wilds, making it hard to put down. Additionally, Shan Hai Jing also introduces extraterrestrial visitors and strange creatures from distant lands. Shan Hai Jing is one of China's oldest cultural classics, primarily introducing knowledge about the nation's ethnic groups, mountains, rivers, items, and medicine. It describes the mountains and rivers treasures of the Chinese hinterland, especially the strange birds and mythical creatures, rare flowers and stones, which are sights and sounds never seen or heard before. Among them, the customs of legendary foreign lands, such as the Two-Headed Kingdom, the Three-Headed Kingdom, the Women's Kingdom, the Men's Kingdom, the Giant's Kingdom, and the Dwarf's Kingdom, are even more extraordinary, not only pleasing to the eye but also subtly enriching knowledge without realizing it.