Great Yu Controls the Waters

Author: Zhang Ying
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In ancient times, the land was plagued by floods, drowning houses and farmlands, leaving the people homeless and taking refuge in the caves of the mountains. Witnessing the suffering of humanity, the god Gun was moved to help the people alleviate the disaster. Unafraid of breaking the heavens' laws, Gun stole his grandfather, the God of Heaven's, treasure, the "Xiran," and came to the mortal world to quell the floods. The "Xiran" was a magical substance that grew upon contact with water, forming land. Losing his treasure, the God of Heaven was furious and ordered the execution of Gun, reclaiming the "Xiran." In an instant, the land of the mortal world was flooded again, and disasters continued. Gun died in resentment, his body placed on the rocks of Yushan, remaining unrotten for three years. The God of Heaven, realizing he had killed his grandson, felt great shock and regret, but as Gun was already dead, he feared his revenge. Thus, he sent gods to Yushan to bury Gun's body.