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Title: "Blessed by the Gods, Legend of the Land Gong: The Worship and Inheritance of the Chinese People".
In the long river of thousands of years, all parts of our country have mysterious and rich land beliefs. From the first worship of the lunar year to folklore, the land lord has always been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, which is a kind of worship and gratitude for the land. Today, we will explore the origins, legacy, and magical legend of this deity.
The mysterious origin of the land public.
The land lord, also known as the "good fortune and righteousness", is particularly mysterious in the long river of history. In fact, the earliest belief in the land lord originated from the worship of the land. In ancient times, the ancestors simply admired the land, and it was only later that it developed into "earth mother worship", that is, the connection between the land and the fertility function of women.
With the passage of time, the concept of land lord gradually emerged in the Zhou Dynasty, forming a variety of sacrificial ceremonies. In the "Sou Shen Ji" written by Gan Bao, the land lord has the legend of being posthumously crowned as a god, praying for auspiciousness for the locals.
Folklore and historical figures.
The image of the land lord is both mysterious and legendary. In folk tales, legends about the land lord emerge one after another. Some people believe that the real name of the land is Zhang Fude, who lived in the period of King Wu of Zhou, and did many good things for the official integrity. Zhang Fu lived until he was 102 years old, and his appearance did not change after his death, becoming the "Fude God" in people's minds.
There is also a theory that Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, was rescued by an old farmer when he raised an army against Wang Mang, and later learned that the old farmer had been killed, so he built a land temple to commemorate it permanently. These two stories have been passed down for thousands of years and have become the most authentic identity prototypes of the land lord.
The simplicity and reverence of the Land Temple.
The belief in the land lord runs through all parts of China, and the land temples are mostly built in villages and city blocks. Although the land temple is built simply, and some of them are only walls surrounded by two stones, the common people's reverence for the land lord has not diminished in the slightest.
In Beijing and other places, the existence of the Land Temple and the sacrificial activities also have a long history. For example, the Temple of Earth in Beijing was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped the land lord every year, reflecting the respect and piety of the upper and lower ranks.
The evolution of traditional rituals.
The communal belief in the land has changed with the development of the times. In feudal society, from the Son of Heaven down to the common people, the ceremony of sacrificing the land lord was held regularly. However, after the Ming Dynasty, the land god began to be secularized, and the people gave him a "land woman" and endowed him with a lot of humanity.
Nowadays, the land has appeared in people's field of vision in a new way, and the fusion of gods and human nature has made the land public belief more colorful. This is also a change in the inheritance of land, showing the deep attachment of the Chinese people to the land.
Land celebration between Taiwan and the mainland.
The belief of the land lord in Taiwan is even deeper. Every year on the second day of the second lunar month, it is the birthday of the land lord, and Chiayi County, Taiwan holds a grand sacrifice to the land lord, and the scene is solemn and warm. Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province on the mainland, also holds a celebration to worship the land lord on the first day of the first lunar month every year, so that the belief in this god has become popular.
Land and modern society.
With the continuous development of society, the image and beliefs of the land lord are also constantly evolving. However, whether it is the traditional land temple or the modern land ceremony, it reflects the gratitude of the Chinese people to the land. The land lord is not only a god, but also people's emotional sustenance of the land, and is an indispensable part of Chinese culture.
The legend of the miracle of the land lord.
The legend of the land lord is a precious part of the folk tale. In the traditional "Journey to the West", the land lord is a short and energetic "old man", who is often called by Sun Wukong to help solve problems. The miraculous ability of the land lord also achieved the marriage between Dong Yong and the Seven Fairies, adding a touch of mystery to the folklore.
Conclusion: The mysterious inheritance of the land lord.
The land is a part of the belief of the Chinese people and a part of the inheritance of Chinese culture. From its mysterious origins to today's celebrations, the Land Gong has always existed in people's hearts with its unique status. Whether it is an ancient legend or a modern belief, the land is witnessing the inheritance and development of Chinese civilization.
The inheritance of the gods of the land, the Chinese culture, and the historical exploration.