The three great evil arts of Xiangxi (corpse chasing, voodoo, and Luohua Cave Girl) were more in the category of mysterious cultural legends. At present, there was no scientific evidence to prove that they were supernatural phenomena that really existed. There were many explanations for the phenomenon of corpse transportation. For example, it was related to the special needs of the local corpse transportation. However, from a scientific point of view, letting the corpse "walk" as the legend said was against the laws of nature. Although voodoo was described as mysterious and unpredictable, with all kinds of voodoo worms and methods of voodoo, these were mostly based on folklore and cultural imagination, and had not been verified by science. The story of the Luohua Cave Girl was also full of mystery. It described the special state of young girls and their early death, but it lacked scientific explanation. These sorcery reflected the unique folk culture of Xiangxi area and people's imagination and creation of mysterious things. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
The three great evil arts of Xiangxi were corpse chasing, Gu releasing, and Luohua Cave Girl. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Corpse Hunting, one of the Three Evils of Xiangxi, was a kind of sorcery in Xiangxi. It was said that corpse chasing originated from the battle between the Yellow Emperor and Chiyou in ancient times. In order to not leave behind the soldiers who died in battle, Chiyou asked his mages to make a law to let the corpses follow him. The corpse herders were usually mages wearing Taoist robes. They waved copper bells, led the way, and shouted some words. Corpse herding activities were mainly limited to the mountainous areas of Xiangxi, generally reaching Langzhou in the north, Jingzhou in the east, Fuzhou and Wuzhou in the west, and Yunnan and Guizhou in the southwest. Corpse herders existed in Xiangxi. Some soldiers even encountered corpse herders and zombies in the wilderness of Xiangxi in 1950.
The so-called "Xiangxi evil" was more because there were many mysterious folk legends in Xiangxi. For example, the corpse herding in Xiangxi originated from the ancient funeral custom. Legend had it that the corpse herder could drive the corpse back to the hometown for burial. This kind of legend that violated conventional cognition was full of mystery. Western Hunan had a long history of witchcraft. It was said that wizards could pray for blessings from the gods and exorcise ghosts and demons through rituals, reflecting the helplessness and fear of ancient people towards natural phenomena and diseases. There was also Xiangxi's voodoo. Legend had it that voodoo masters could cultivate voodoo worms and use various methods to cause the victim to suffer bad luck. Although modern science could not prove it, it had always existed in legends. These mysterious legends made Xiangxi seem very "evil" in the public's impression. In fact, this was more of a cultural phenomenon. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
The four great evil arts in martial arts novels usually referred to the following four mysterious martial arts techniques: [1. Devil's Note: This is an extremely dangerous and strange martial arts technique. The practitioner can sacrifice his own life to stimulate the evil power in his heart and obtain powerful attack and defense.] 2. Evil Spirit Formation: This is a martial art technique that can summon evil forces. Practitioners can arrange a special formation to summon evil forces to carry out various evil attacks. 3. Shadow Fist: This is a martial art technique that uses shadows as a medium. The practitioner can knock the enemy unconscious or shatter them with a punch because the power of the Shadow Fist comes from the evil power in the enemy's heart. [4. Devastating Solitary Skill: This is a martial art skill that can continuously cultivate and improve one's attack and defense. The practitioner can sacrifice his life to stimulate this martial art skill and obtain powerful combat power in a short period of time.]
The Three Evils of Xiangxi was a popular folk saying in Xiangxi, which included corpse chasing, Gu releasing, and Luohua Cave Girl. There was no scientific evidence to prove or deny the existence of the three evils in Xiangxi. In the search results, there were some folklore and descriptions of personal experiences, but no conclusive evidence was provided. Therefore, it was impossible to determine if the three evils of Xiangxi really existed.
The judgment of good and evil was not always straightforward and simple. The so-called " great evil is good, great good is evil " reflected the complexity of the concept of good and evil. On the surface, some actions may seem good, but behind them, there may be great malice or bad intentions. For example, some people seemed to be generous in charity activities, but in fact, they were doing it to show off, gain fame and fortune, or achieve other unspeakable purposes. This kind of " great evil is good " was to use the appearance of good to cover up its bad nature. Some actions might be misunderstood as evil at the moment, but in fact, they had a long-term and great impact on good. For example, some policies or reform measures might break people's existing comfort in the early stages of implementation and cause people's dissatisfaction, but in the long run, it was to promote the progress and development of the entire society. This was the embodiment of " great good is evil." This also reflected that the concept of good and evil was affected by many factors such as people's cognitive limitations, social environment, short-term and long-term interests. "Let go and become a Buddha, draw your saber!" The novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
" The Strange Xiangxi: The Falling Flower Calamity " was a movie directed by Zhang Lipeng and starred by Li Feng, Fang Yaxuan, and Zhang Ligang. The story was about Meng Xiaocheng, a Chinese American youth, who traveled to Xiangxi, China. He took Shen Congwen's "Border Town" to visit this beautiful and mysterious place. Meng Xiaocheng was an outdoor sports enthusiast and martial arts enthusiast. He had a wealth of outdoor survival experience and an adventurous spirit. He came to a Tujia village that was almost invisible on the map. He found this place on Google Maps. Even the most experienced backcountry traveler in China did not know this place. In this village, many totems and strange events had happened. The movie was 67 minutes long.
John G. Starry, American missionary, journalist, and photographer. In 1914, Magee took a set of photos about corpse drivers in Xiangxi, China. This set of photos became a sensation at that time. These photos were considered to be an important record of Chinese traditional culture and folk customs, but sometimes it also caused controversy. The novel " The Corpse Fighter " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The so-called " Rooster Resurrection Spell " of the Xiangxi shaman was not a real resurrection. From a scientific point of view, some experts analyzed that the wizard would comfort the rooster before shaking it vigorously. The rooster would struggle when it felt danger, but the early comfort would make the rooster feel safe and calm down. The shaking later would make the rooster enter a state similar to " suspended animation " or stress response. When the wizard carried out the follow-up operations such as cutting the throat, bleeding, nailing the wooden board, and other seemingly extreme operations, the chicken might not be completely dead, and the wizard's actions such as spraying the " talisman water " might just be a confusing appearance. In this case, the chicken might have some instinctive reaction and show the illusion of " resurrection." This phenomenon was more due to the instinctive reaction of animals and people's mysterious understanding of witchcraft, rather than supernatural forces. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Xiangxi was called Xiangxi mainly because it was the collective name of the western region of Hunan Province. Xiangxi included Zhangjiajie City, Xiangxi autonomous prefecture, Huaihua City and the counties in the west Shaoyang City. The reason why this place was called Xiangxi was probably because it was located in the western part of Hunan Province. The specific reason might require further research and understanding.