Orion and Dagon

Author: Jiang Li
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The splendid and beautiful night sky, with twinkling stars, seems to playfully wink at the world, as if telling their extraordinary stories. The starry sky features two stars: one called Altair and the other called Vega. They only appear together in the sky on the night of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Why is this the case? Let's explore the story of Altair and Vega together! The celestial maiden Zhinü and the cowherd Qianniu fell deeply in love and shared a bond of hearts. However, the celestial laws forbade men and women from loving each other privately. Zhinü was the daughter of the Queen Mother of the West, so she could not be allowed to be with Qianniu. Thus, the Queen Mother of the West banished Qianniu to the mortal world. Loyal love can transcend time and space. Zhinü willingly descended to the mortal world to reunite with Qianniu, giving rise to a timeless legend—their annual meeting on the Qixi Bridge. This book is part of the "Brain Power Classics Series," telling children this myth in simple language, vivid illustrations, and pinyin annotations. It serves as a read-aloud for parents and children, helping to develop children's intelligence and foster their growth in a smart and happy way.