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A fragmentary yet vivid tapestry of myth and history, this ancient collection gathers the whispered legends of China’s earliest sovereigns. Pieced together from the remnants of lost scrolls, it offers a rare glimpse into a world where gods and kings walked side by side, shaping the rhythms of ritual, music, and law.
The narrative opens with the enigmatic Spring Emperor Bao‑Xi, whose celestial birth and strange appearance set the tone for a lineage of marvels. From the agrarian wisdom of the Yan Emperor Shennong, who taught the first plough and cultivated the fields, to the mighty Yellow Emperor’s invention of writing and the codification of rites, each episode blends heroic deeds with cosmic symbolism—dragons, phoenixes, and enchanted beasts punctuate their stories.
Listeners will be drawn into a richly imagined past where the heavens are mapped, the five elements govern, and mythic creatures guard the borders of empire. The prose sings with the rhythm of ancient chants, inviting you to hear the foundations of a civilization that still echoes in today’s cultural memory.
Language
zh
Duration
~46 minutes (44K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-12-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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