In ancient myths, most of the fox immortals were female, so were there any male fox immortals?
There were indeed some stories of male fox fairies in ancient Chinese mythology. For example, there were many stories about male fox fairies in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. Among them, the more famous ones were Legend of the White Snake and Fox Fate. In these stories, the male fox fairies usually had an unusual relationship with the men in the human world or had special abilities that were different from the female fox fairies, becoming existences of different genders in myths and legends. In addition, the male fox fairy could also be seen in some other mythical stories. For example, in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, there was a mythical creature called the Nine-Tailed Fox. It was said that it was the transformation of the Nine-Tailed Fox, but it had a male body and personality. In addition, there was also a male fox fairy named Xin Huan in the Investiture of the Gods. He was sealed as a god because he had a special fate with the female general Daji in the Xiqi army. Therefore, there were some stories of male fox immortals in ancient myths. They were usually different from female fox immortals and had their own unique identities and legends.
What were the famous immortals in ancient myths? What were they like?
There were many famous immortals in ancient mythology. The Jade Emperor is the most powerful deity in the Taoist belief. He is regarded as the master of heaven and earth and has infinite power and wisdom. The Three Pure Dao Ancestors were the three great saints in Taoism, namely Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, Shangqing Taiqing Laojun, and Daode Tianzun. 3. The South Pole Immortal Weng: The patron saint of Antarctica. He is considered a wise man among the gods. He is good at predicting the future and saving people. 4. Eastern Emperor Taiyi: A god in the Taoist belief. He is considered to be the creator of heaven and earth and has extremely powerful strength and wisdom. He Bo: The water god of the Yellow River. A mysterious figure believed to have something to do with water and usually depicted as a handsome young man. 6. Wind God: A god of the Wind God Realm. He is considered the protector of the wind and can control the power of wind and rain. Thor: A god of the divine realm of thunder and lightning. Believed to be the creator and guardian of thunder and lightning, she is often depicted as a tall and mighty female Thunder God. 8 Sun God: A god of the Sun God Realm who is considered the protector of the sun and can control the light and heat of the sun. These immortals had an extremely important position in ancient mythology. Their abilities and images also had different performances in different cultures.
In Pu Songling's works, the fox immortals were all very kind. Why did he write that the fox immortals were better than us?
This question involved the creative background and cultural background of Pu Songling's novels, as well as his understanding and shaping of the image of the fox fairy. In Pu Songling's era, people generally believed in supernatural powers such as fox fairies and immortals. Pu Songling hoped to pass on a moral concept through his story, that is, humans should respect nature and protect animals instead of harming them. Therefore, in his works, fox fairies were usually portrayed as kind, pure and selfless. Their behavior was often the opposite of that of humans. Pu Songling's description of the fox fairy also reflected his love for Chinese traditional culture and myths. Through his own creation, he connected these traditional cultures and myths with the real world to create a unique literary form and aesthetic experience. In general, the reason why the fox fairy was portrayed as kind, pure and selfless in Pu Songling's works was to better express his understanding of nature and morality, as well as his appeal for human beings to respect nature and protect animals.
In ancient texts, were there any descriptions of immortals?
In ancient texts, there were many descriptions of immortals that could be referred to in the following examples: The Tao Te Ching described the concept of immortals, who were existences that surpassed humans, possessed wisdom and power, and could control the power of nature. The Zhenren of Nanhua in Zhuangzi is regarded as one of the immortals. He is regarded as the founder of Taoism. It is said that he can control the power of nature through breathing to reach an extraordinary realm. In the Book of Changes, it was described that the Emperor of Heaven, God, and other existences believed that they had extraordinary strength and wisdom to control the power of nature. There were also some descriptions of immortals in the Book of Songs, such as "celestial fairies" and "immortal partners". Other ancient works such as Spring and Autumn Fanlu, Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals, Journey to the West and other works also have descriptions and stories about immortals.
In the novel, were there any differences between True Immortals, Individual Immortals, Golden Immortals, Heaven Immortals, Earth Immortals, and Ghost Immortals?
In novels, the titles of True Immortal, Individual Immortal, Golden Immortal, Heaven Immortal, Earth Immortal, Ghost Immortal, etc. usually referred to immortals who had cultivated to a certain level, but there were some differences between them. True Immortal was one of the most common titles in novels. It usually referred to immortals who could directly communicate with heaven and earth after cultivating successfully. True Immortals generally possessed extraordinary strength and wisdom, and could cast powerful spells and skills. Itinerant Immortal was a cultivation realm below True Immortal. It usually referred to those immortals who did not have a fixed sect or cultivation method and only explored and cultivated on their own. Loose immortals are relatively weak, but they also have a certain ability. The Golden Immortal was a relatively high-level immortal in the novel. It usually referred to those immortals who had cultivated successfully and possessed extraordinary strength. Golden Immortals generally possessed powerful spells and skills that could connect with heaven and earth and even control all things. Heaven Immortal was a cultivation realm below Golden Immortal. It usually referred to those immortals who had transcended time and space in the process of cultivation. Heaven Immortals possessed extraordinary strength and wisdom, and could cast powerful spells and skills, but they also needed to go through a long process of cultivation. Earthly Immortals were a cultivation realm below Celestial Immortals. They usually referred to those immortals who had surpassed the earth in the process of cultivation. Earth Immortals had extraordinary strength and wisdom, and could cast powerful spells and skills, but they also needed to go through a long process of cultivation. Ghost immortals were a relatively low-level immortal in novels. They usually referred to those immortals who had achieved success in cultivation but had fallen into darkness. Ghost Immortals had extraordinary strength and speed, but they also had some weaker abilities. It should be noted that the specific settings of these titles in the novel may be different, so readers need to judge according to the specific situation when reading.
The 28 Lunar Mansions in myths and legends were immortals, but what were they used for in reality?
The 28 constellations in myths and legends were immortals, but in reality, they were originally used to calculate eclipses. In ancient times, people did not know the laws of the sun and moon, so they needed a way to predict eclipses. In ancient China, people used constellations to predict eclipses. They believed that every constellation had a set of stars, and if the stars were in a straight line, then there would be a solar or lunar eclipse. Therefore, they set the rules of the twenty-eight constellations to determine which stars were in a straight line. The 28 constellations were originally used to calculate solar and lunar eclipses and were widely used in ancient China. Although they are no longer used as tools to predict eclipses, the 28 constellations are still an interesting cultural symbol that is widely spread in China, Japan, Korea and other countries.
Were there any legends or introductions about the Blue-Eyed Snow Fox in ancient myths?
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Were there no immortals in this novel?
In the plot of the novel,"There are no gods, no immortals" was mentioned, indicating that there was no existence that surpassed humans in this world. It emphasized the humane value of martial arts and human heroism. If you're interested in such a cultural meaning, I recommend the wuxia fantasy novel "The Sword of Jianghu" to you. It tells a story full of revenge, honor, and hatred in Jianghu. I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~
How many immortals were there in ancient China?
There were many immortals in ancient China whose exact numbers could not be determined. In ancient China, people believed that all things in the world had immortals and monsters, and the difference between immortals and monsters was whether they had spirituality or not. In novels, there were often various kinds of immortals such as the Jade Emperor, the Three Pure Dao Ancestors, the South Pole Immortal Weng, the East Emperor Taiyi, and so on. These immortals have different images and characteristics in different novels, but they are all very important parts of ancient Chinese culture.
How were the immortals described in ancient novels?
The immortals in ancient novels were usually portrayed as extraordinary beings with supernatural powers and abilities. The following are some descriptions of immortals in ancient novels: Taoist Immortals: Taoist Immortals are usually depicted as existences with Taoist techniques and divine powers, capable of flight, transformation, invisibility, clairvoyance, and so on. They often lived in the fairyland to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature. 2. Buddhist Immortals: Buddhist Immortals were usually described as existences with magical powers and Dharma, able to exert magical power, resolve disasters, cure diseases, and so on. They usually lived in temples and saved all living beings with compassion. 3. Immortals in Xianxia novels: In Xianxia novels, immortals are usually depicted as existences with magical powers that can ascend, cross the void, and control heaven and earth. They often had unique appearances and equipment such as aircraft and magic treasures. 4. Immortals in myths: In myths, immortals are usually depicted as extraordinary beings with magical powers and abilities. They were usually the incarnations of immortals, immortals, demons, and so on, and could use all kinds of magical spells and skills. Immortals in ancient novels were depicted as possessing supernatural powers and abilities, often with unique appearances and equipment, as well as different beliefs and worldviews.
Why did ancient people always treat foxes as fox immortals?
Ancient people usually regarded foxes as fox immortals mainly because of their existence and habits in nature. Foxes are intelligent and cunning animals that often deceive and capture other animals in various ways. In addition, foxes were also regarded as mysterious and auspicious animals in traditional culture because they usually had some magical abilities such as prophecy, invisibility, and transformation. In ancient literature and legends, foxes were often depicted as fox fairies or fox gods. For example, the "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" series of novels were based on many legends and stories. In these stories, foxes were often regarded as having extraordinary abilities and wisdom, able to communicate mysteriously with humans and guide them. Therefore, they were widely worshipped and worshipped in ancient society. In ancient culture, foxes were regarded as mysterious and auspicious animals. Their images and stories were often created and passed down as an important part of traditional culture.