Ancient Footprints · Suiren

Author: Ya Xianzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Paul Ricoeur, a great French philosopher, once said, "A human history without narrative is empty." Before the Yin Dynasty, Chinese history was shrouded in legends and mythical tales. The legendary tales of the Nüwa "forging stones to mend the sky," the Fuxi "with a snake's body and human head," and the Shennong "born able to speak after three days, walk after five days, have teeth after seven days, and understand farming at three years old" all depicted the Three Sovereigns as gods. Sima Qian wrote the "Basic Annals of the Five Emperors" for the Yellow Emperor and his direct descendants, Zhuan Xu, Emperor Ku, Emperor Tang Yao, and Emperor Shun, recording their achievements and virtuous deeds. In Sima Qian's portrayal, the Five Emperors were human, the orthodox ones who sought enlightenment and expressed their aspirations. "Footprints of the Ancient Times" is a series of historical novels, including "Sui Ren Shi," "Pao Xi Shi," "You Chao Shi," "Wahuang Xihuang," "Chiyou Huangdi," "Tang Yao Yu Shun," and "Water Control Gun Yu." These books differ from any version of the "divine Three Sovereigns and human Five Emperors" in legends and official history. Their creative principle is based on archaeological discoveries from different historical periods of the Neolithic Age, using legends as material to fill the void in history and reconstruct the social production and life of that time. The works break free from mythology and preconceived notions, presenting readers with real, flesh-and-blood people from the historical life of our ancestors. Through their hands and wisdom, our ancestors created this history. If readers take the time to savor these works, they will be pleasantly surprised to discover their academic and intellectual value beyond their artistic merit. The first performance of the "Legend of the Fire God," listen to the "Footprints of the Ancient Times." Huang Miaozi and Yu Feng's calligraphy and painting collaboration recommend this prehistoric fantasy masterpiece that leaves one astonished. Return to the ancient times, explore the origins of Chinese civilization. This book is set against the backdrop of the life and times of a matriarchal clan, the "Sui Ren Shi," in the early Neolithic period near the Hetao River. It follows the tragic life and love-hate story of the female chieftain Sui Ren, narrating how this legendary figure led her tribe to overcome harsh natural conditions and seek survival and continuity. The book meticulously depicts the arduous journey of Sui Ren in searching for fire and gradually reforming stone tools. The invention of fire through drilling and the improvement of stone tools significantly enhanced the quality of life in the tribe, leaving an immeasurable impact on later civilizations.