In ancient Chinese mythology, the Harmony Age is full of mysteries and miracles, not only the beginning of the universe, but also the origin of all living things.
In this era, the four creation beasts carry the imagination and yearning of the ancients for the unknown world, they are Yujia, Jietan, Jielin and Mao Calf.
These mythical beasts represent the power of nature and are an indispensable part of the cultural traditions of the Chinese nation.
Yu Jia: The mysterious demeanor of the king of birds
Yu Jia, as one of the four great creation beasts of Hongmeng, has a supreme position. Its feathers shine with black and red glow, which is both majestic and mysterious. Although it is little known in modern times, its descendant, the phoenix, is widely known as a sacred bird, symbolizing auspiciousness and rebirth. As the king of birds, Yujia not only represents power and dignity, but also means hope and new beginnings.
Jietan: The legend of the ancestors of the water tribe
Jietan, an ancient and mysterious scaly animal, is revered as the ancestor of the aquarium. "Huainanzi Qiangxingxun" records the life evolution chain from Jietan to Shugui, showing the wonderful evolution of life. Jietan is not only the ancestor of all kinds of animals on land, water and air, but also the witness of the Chinese nation's exploration of the origin of life, its image makes people full of awe and thinking about the natural world, imagine the posture of Jietan swimming in the water, it must be very elegant.
Jielin: The majesty of the god of the sea
Jielin, the legendary god of the sea, wears scale armor and rules the vast oceans. From snakes and Jiao to noble dragons, they can all be traced back to Jielin. Its image not only shows the diversity and richness of life, but also symbolizes the mystery and power of the ocean, and it may even be able to summon wind and rain.
Hairy calves: the source of mammals
The hairy calf, a mythical beast of the Hongmeng period, is regarded as the ancestor of all mammals. Its existence highlights the diversity of life and the strength of vitality. As the great-ancestor of the unicorn, the hairy calf connects myth and reality, embodies the deep understanding and infinite imagination of the ancients on the evolution of life, and it may have a hairy tail that must be very comfortable to touch.
These four creation beasts constitute the core of the mythological system of the Chinese nation, and contain the profound thinking of the ancients on the origin of the universe and the evolution of life. They symbolize the harmony of the natural world and teach us to revere nature and cherish life. In modern society, these myths and stories still have profound cultural value and enlightenment significance, reminding us that while pursuing scientific and technological progress, we should also take care of the natural environment on which we live, and inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional culture.