The Book of Songs. Translate the full text of July
"The Book of Songs, July" was a poem that reflected the summer life in ancient China. There were eight poems in total, describing the various scenes and activities from the first day of July to the twenty-eighth day of July. The following is the full text and translation of the Book of Songs: On the first day of the seventh month, the sky was high. The lush vegetation and insects revived. The summer was hot and the people were irritable. The banquet was full of cheers. The second rainbow of the seventh month began to appear. The sky was dazzling. The rain was abundant and the vegetation was lush. A bountiful harvest is in sight, overflowing with joy. On the third day of July, Mars entered Scorpio. The sky was dark and the atmosphere was tense. When the war broke out, the people were displaced. The moon began to rise on the fifth day of July. The light illuminated everything, and everything was silent. The Harvest Sacrifice was a joyous occasion. On July 17, Jupiter entered Aries. The sky was bright and the air was fresh. The people were happy and sacrificed to the gods. July 28th, sunset. Everything was quiet, and the night came. The banquet ended and everyone left. This poem described the life and scenes of summer in ancient China, reflecting the people's reverence for nature and gods. It also reflected the social production methods and people's living conditions at that time, which had high artistic and cultural value.