Color Illustrated Classic of Mountains and Seas

"The Book of Mountains and Seas" is a small encyclopedia from the pre-Qin classics that contains various information on history, mythology, religion, astronomy, geography, folk customs, ethnicity, products, medicine, etc. It can also be said to be the oldest geographical and humanities record. It has been regarded as a strange book since ancient times. It transcends the limitations of time and space and describes magical characters, supernatural animals, local gardens, overseas fairy mountains, and rare treasures... Vividly showing magical pictures of ancient life. One of the most important values ​​of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" is that it preserves a large number of myths and legends. In addition to the well-known "Dayu's control of the floods", "Kuafu's pursuit of the sun" and "Jingwei's reclamation of the sea", there are also many unfamiliar contents, such as mountain sacrificial rituals and the legend of the Yellow Emperor's battle with Chi You. These legends provide extremely precious historical materials for us to study ancient religions and wars between tribes; the books record all kinds of fantastic ideas and wonders of the world, and are a treasure trove of creative inspiration for later generations and even today's writers and artists. More than a thousand years ago, Tao Yuanming regarded reading "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" as a spiritual enjoyment. He said that at the turn of spring and summer, sitting quietly under the south window, "reading the Biography of the King of Zhou and looking at the mountains and seas" was a joy in life.