Chinese Mythology: Gou Mang, God of Spring
Preface:Gou Mang (句芒) is the god of wood, spring, and the east in ancient Chinese folk mythology, in charge of…
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Gou Mang (句芒) is the god of wood, spring, and the east in ancient Chinese folk mythology, in charge of the germination and growth of trees, and faithfully assisting Fu Xi. The sun rises from Fu Sang every morning, and the sacred tree Fu Sang is under the control of Gou Mang, as is the area where the sun rises. Gou Mang was so important in ancient times that it was part of the annual spring festival. Legend has it that its original face was a bird, which had a bird body with a human face and rode on two Longs, but later it had no influence at all. You can see it in the rituals and annual paintings, it becomes the spring riding cattle herd boy, head with two buns, hand holding a willow whip, also known as Mang Tong.
Preface:Gou Mang (句芒) is the god of wood, spring, and the east in ancient Chinese folk mythology, in charge of…