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In many ancient myths, the sun is often described as an unreachable god.For example, in Greek mythology, Helios, or in Roman mythology, the sun god Sol.They are humanoid, able to change shape, and possess great power.
However, in Chinese mythology, the sun is described very differently.
The Chinese Legend of the Sun
In Chinese Legend, it is said that near the Eastern Sea, there was a giant divine tree called Fusang.On its branches, ten three-legged golden crow lived.
These golden crow were the sons of the Eastern God Emperor.Each day, they took turns flying to the sky, bringing light and warmth.The light they emitted became what we know as the sun.(That is why the sun is also called the "三足金乌" three-legged golden crow.)
Over time, the golden crow stopped following the Emperor's instructions.
They fought to fly to the sky at the same time.Soon, there were ten suns in the sky.The heat scorched the earth. Grass withered, trees died, and fire spread.
People had no place to hide.They could only stay in rooms during the day and come out at night.Beasts and poisonous insects attacked people.Humanity faced the threat of extinction.
The Hero save lives
At that time, the emperor of the human world was Yao.Yao saw the suffering of the people and called upon the greatest archer of the time — HouYi.
HouYi was not only skilled with the bow, but also incredibly strong.
He saw that crops were burned, and no crops were growing.Pests and beasts took advantage of the people's fear and caused chaos.They even began to eat people.
HouYi decided to help.He crossed mountains and deserts, reaching the Eastern Sea.He climbed a great mountain, with the vast ocean below.HouYi drew his mighty bow and shot a powerful arrow at the first sun.
The first sun fell from the sky.Then, HouYi drew another arrow, shot it, and two suns fell at once.Now, seven suns remained in the sky, all glaring red.HouYi shot a third arrow, which struck down four more suns.The remaining suns trembled in fear and began to spin around.HouYi continued shooting, one arrow after another.He shot down all nine suns.Each sun fell, their feathers scattered on the ground.
Their light and heat slowly faded.Finally, only one sun remained.It was terrified and obeyed HouYi, shining steadily and providing warmth for the earth.
Original text of the "Huainanzi"
When Emperor Yao ruled, ten suns appeared at the same time.The scorching heat burned the crops, and flowers and trees withered.The people had no food to eat.Monsters like the YaYu, ZaoChi, JiuYing, DaFeng, FengXi, and XiuShe brought harm to the people.Emperor Yao sent HouYi to eliminate these threats.HouYi killed ZaoChi in the southern wilderness, JiuYing in the northern waters, and used a rope arrow to shoot down the suns in the eastern lake.He then killed YaYu, cut off XiuShe in Dongting Lake, and captured FengXi in the mulberry groves of Central China.The people were overjoyed and crowned Yao as the Emperor of Heaven.
逮至尧之时，十日并出。焦禾稼，杀草木，而民无所食。猰貐、凿齿、九婴、大风、封豨、修蛇皆为民害。尧乃使羿诛凿齿于畴华之野，杀九婴于凶水之上，缴大风于青邱之泽，上射十日，而下杀猰貐，断修蛇于洞庭，擒封豨于桑林。万民皆喜，置尧以为天子。
The Hero’s Reward and the Beginning of a New Chapter
From then on, the sun rose every day from the eastern sea and set in the west.It warmed the earth and allowed life to thrive.
Because HouYi had shot down nine suns and saved the world,the XiWangMu rewarded him with immortality medicine.
However, this medicine would bring another story of separation.
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