"What? Toilet goddess? Female idols? "Vomit......"Vomit......”
Well, it's a story with a bit of flavor ha......However, it's not ...... as you think"Vomit......"Vomit......I can't stand ......”
Listen to me, actually, it's a folklore ......"In Chinese folklore, there is a little-known female idol - the god Zigu.
Not only was she revered as the "goddess of toilets", but she also became a prophet and protector in people's minds. So, how exactly did the Zigu god become a female idol?
The origin of the Zigu God goes back a long way.
According to legend, her original name was He Mei, and she was a kind ordinary woman in Laiyang, Shandong.
She was taken as a concubine by Li Jing and was jealous and abused by Li Jing's wife.
Later, on the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month of a certain year, it was the night of the Lantern Festival, and Li Jing's wife killed He Mei in the toilet. This matter later spread to the Heavenly Court, and after learning of her tragic experience, the Heavenly Emperor took pity on him and appointed He Mei as the god of the toilet. Folk, people call her the god Zigu.
As a result, the image of the Zigu god gradually took shape in folklore.
On the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people would carve the image of Zigu out of wood, and then take it to their toilets or pigsties, place offerings of wine and fruit, and call her name. The women wore hairpins and asked the gods to descend to them.
The women told them what was on their minds or prayed for their unmarried daughters.
If the wooden man suddenly becomes heavier, it means that the god Zigu has descended.
At this time, people will pray to her and seek her protection and guidance.
Zigu temporarily lent her spiritual powers to people for use, and at this time, people were able to accurately predict the situation of agriculture and mulberry in the coming year, and they were very proficient in the activities of shooting hooks for the New Year.
When the spirit passes, people fall asleep and wake up without knowing anything. If she doesn't like the person who invited her, the wooden figure lies on her back and doesn't move.
In ancient times, women were in awe and worship of the Zigu God, and there were activities to "welcome Zigu" in many places.
The ceremony is usually held in the toilet.
In addition to being in charge of the toilet, the Zigu God also has the ability to predict good fortune and evil.
It is believed that divination in front of her can tell the harvest of the year.
In addition, people will also invite Zigu God to play games together, such as playing chess, writing, etc.
The way and name of the worship of Zigu varies from place to place, but in general, the goddess Zigu has become a female idol in people's minds, endowed with various magical abilities. The story of the Zigu God not only reflects the discrimination against women in ancient society, but also reflects the worship and reverence of people.
She has gone from an ordinary woman to a god in people's minds. The legend of the Zigu god has been circulated among the people for a long time, and there are different versions of her in various places.
In Zou County, Shandong, people call her "Invite Toilet Girl"; In Guangdong, she is known as "Aunt Pit Toilet"; In Hangzhou, she is known as "Calling the Toilet Girl". In addition, there are different names such as "the third girl of the pit", "the gray girl", and "the girl on the corner".
These different names and sacrifices show people's deep affection for the Zigu god and their reverence for her.
The legend of Zigu is not only a belief, but also a cultural inheritance. Her story has been passed down from generation to generation and has become a part of people's lives.
Whether seeking protection or guidance, people think of the goddess Zigu.
Her image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become the spiritual sustenance in people's hearts.