Mythological archaeology

Author: Lu Siqian
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Publish Date: 1998-11-01
Features: The content of ancient Chinese mythology is extremely rich. Based on previous research, the author of this book boldly explores the origins of ancient Chinese mythology using archaeological findings and written records. Starting from the totem worship practices, rituals, and seasonal observations that exist in various ethnic groups around the world, the author examines the determination and allocation of directions (east, west, south, north, and center) in ancient times, as well as their association with the four cardinal directions, four seasons, years, ages, and months in mythical content. The author captures a key thread in the creation of ancient mythology, striving to reasonably explain the social and scientific meanings embedded in ancient Chinese mythology and reveal the inevitable connection between mythical legends and real life. The content of this book covers many fields such as history, archaeology, ethnology, geography, astronomy, mathematics, meteorology, and folklore, making it highly valuable for research and reference.