Who is taller in ancient and modern times?Many people will think that modern people are in better physical condition because they eat and wear better. However, when we compare ancient and modern people, we find that differences in measurement tools lead to differences in height data. In ** "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", the height of heroes such as Guan Yu is staggering, but is this real?
Inconsistencies between ancient and modern weights and measures have led to misunderstandings. In ancient times, there was no uniform standard for the length of a foot, and by the time of the Shang Dynasty, the specific length of a foot was about 1695cm。It is not until modern times that the length of a foot has stabilized, at about 33cm. Therefore, the height of the heroes described in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" needs to be reinterpreted.
According to historical documents, the length of a ruler during the Three Kingdoms period was about 24cm. At this length, Guan Yu's height is about two meters, which is comparable to modern basketball superstar Yao Ming. Whether this height was real in ancient times raises doubts. However, the labor intensity of ancient people was greater, and Guan Yu, as a military general, should have a better physical fitness, and the martial arts training he received since childhood was also a key factor.
Guan Yu is highly regarded by the people for his tall and mighty image, and has become a highly respected hero in the country. However, Guan Yu's worship did not exist from the beginning, but stemmed from an accidental incident - Guan Yu was killed by Lu Meng's subordinates after defeating Maicheng. In order to appease Guan Yu's soul, the people spontaneously paid tribute to Guan Yu, which made Guan Yu's reputation gradually rise.
As time passed, Guan Yu's image became more and more sacred in the eyes of successive emperors. The Ming Dynasty even built a temple for Guan Yu and named him "The Great Emperor of the Three Realms of Demon Suppression, Shenwei Yuanzhen Tianzun Guan Shengdijun". In the Qing Dynasty, Guan Yu was given several additional titles, and finally named "Loyalty, Righteousness, Martial Spirit, Benevolence, Bravery, Strength, Protecting the Country, Protecting the People, Sincere Appeasement, Yizan, Xuande, Guan Shengdijun".
In modern society, Guan Yu's worship is even more incredible. People from all walks of life worship him, including *** businessmen and farmers. Guan Yu seems to have become an almighty god, and people worship him more because they value his good character, hoping that he can be as brave and benevolent as Guan Yu.
Whether Guan Yu's height is real or not may not be the most important question. It is more worth thinking about how his image in historical and literary works has been shaped and passed on. Whether Guan Yu is a historical giant or a myth and legend may be a mystery that can never be revealed.
Guan Yu: The Truth of Height and Myths and Legends" details the difference between ancient and modern height standards, as well as Guan Yu's image shaping in history and literature. This led me to think about historical records and literary creation, as well as to realize the unique charm of Guan Yu as a heroic figure.
First, the article provides an in-depth analysis of the inconsistencies between ancient and modern weights and measures. Through the measurement of Guan Yu's height, the author reveals the obvious difference between the ancient scale and the modern scale. This reminds us to be cautious about the conversion of units of measurement when studying historical documents, so as not to misunderstand the actual height of ancient figures. It also led me to reflect on the need to interpret historical documents more comprehensively, considering not only the textual record, but also the impact of different measurement tools.
Secondly, the article sparked a discussion about the physical fitness and labor intensity of ancient characters through Guan Yu's height. While emphasizing the poor living conditions in ancient times, it also put forward the view that ancient people were labor-intensive. This enlightens us when evaluating the physical fitness of ancient characters, we should not only consider genetic factors, but also comprehensively consider acquired nutrition and exercise. As a military general, Guan Yu's physical fitness may indeed be superior, which is worth pondering.
For the worship of Guan Yu's image, the article starts from a chance event and depicts Guan Yu's lofty position in history. Guan Yu's heroic image in the historical romance was highly regarded by the people, and eventually became a highly respected god. This made me think about how historical figures were given specific meanings at different times. People's admiration for Guan Yu may not only be because of his military talent, but also because of his recognition of his qualities of "loyalty, righteousness, faith, wisdom, benevolence, and bravery".
Finally, the article draws readers in with a compelling title that really intrigues the content of the article. Although there is a certain exaggeration in this kind of headline party, it also adds a lot of color to the article while attracting readers. This reminds me that in the information age, the design of the title is just as important as the content, and it is the key to whether or not the reader can be attracted to read deeply.
Overall, this article provoked my thinking about history, literature, and character worship through the ** of Guan Yu's height. The mystery of Guan Yu's height may be difficult to unravel, but through this question, we have a deeper understanding of the delicate relationship between history and reality, legend and fact.
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