Who are the Eight Immortals in The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea?

The Eight Immortals are widely circulated among the people. There are seven men and one woman, namely Han Zhongli (), Zhang, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe and He Xiangu. The legend of the Eight Immortals is very early. There are Map of Eight Immortals and Biography of Eight Immortals in the Tang Dynasty, but the names of them have not been determined. It was not until The Journey to the West, a novel by Wu Yuantai in the Ming Dynasty that it was determined that they were the above eight people.

Legend has it that the Eight Immortals represent eight aspects of China people: male, female, old, young, rich, expensive, poor and cheap. The musical instruments used by the Eight Immortals, collectively referred to as the "Dark Eight Immortals", all have certain meanings. Zhang's Baoyu drum can predict life; Lv Dongbin's sword can suppress evil spirits; Han Xiangzi's flute breeds everything; Lotus can cultivate self-cultivation in He Xiangu; Li Tie's strange gourd can help all beings; Zhong Liquan fans can come back to life; Cao Guojiu's tracts can calm the environment; Lan Caihe's flower basket can enlighten immortals.

The Eight Immortals are scattered among the immortals. It is also a fairy who punishes evil and promotes good, and helps the world and the poor. There are many stories about them in folklore, and "Eight Immortals punish evil and old wealth skillfully" is one of them. But the most popular stories are "Eight Immortals Birthday" and "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea". According to Taoist records and folklore, the "deeds" of the Eight Immortals are as follows:

Tie Guai Li, also known as Li Tieguai. Li Tie monster, according to legend, named Li Ningyang, or Hong Xiaoyin monster, named Li Kongmu. I once met an old gentleman on the throne. When wandering, because my body was mistaken for a disciple and cremated, the wandering soul had nowhere to return, but attached to the body of a starving person. Unkempt, naked and lame, water sprayed on bamboo sticks and turned into iron bars, so it was called "Tie Guai Li". Yue Bochuan's drama script "Lv Dongbin Crossing Tie Guai Li Yue" recorded its story, which was later adapted into The Journey to the West, but the plot was different.

Han Zhongli, whose original compound surname was Quan, was later renamed Jue, a native of Yantai, whose first name, surname, aunt and surname were Zhengyangzi. According to legend, it was like a fire when it was born. Because of Tie Guai Li's enlightenment, he went up the mountain to learn Taoism. After going down the mountain, fly swords to cut tigers and donate money to help the people. Finally, he ascended to Lv Dongbin with his brother Jane on the same day. See The Journey to the West. Its immortal legend began in the Five Dynasties and the Northern Song Dynasty. "Xuan He Shu Pu" Volume 19: "The immortal Li Zhong is famous, I don't know when. However, it is said that he was born in the Han Dynasty. Lv Dongbin Yu Xiansheng held an apprentice ceremony, which was later called "Han Zhongli" without a name. Zhong Liquan preached with a double beard and bun, shook his fan and exposed his belly, which was the wind that scattered immortals.

Zhang, also known as. Originally a Taoist priest in the Tang Dynasty, it is said that he lived in seclusion in Tiaoshan, Hengzhou, and Tang Wuze claimed to be a hundred years old. When Wuhou told him to come out of the mountain, he pretended to be dead. I often ride a white donkey upside down and go to Wan Li every day. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, an envoy invited him to the DPRK and named him Dr. Yin Lu and Mr. Yin Lu. Its story was first seen in Ming Taizu Miscellanies. Both the old and new Tang books have Biography of Zhang Guo, which lists the technical categories.

He Xiangu, whose real name is Joan, is from Lingling, Yongzhou. When I was thirteen years old, I went into the mountains to pick tea and met Lv Dongbin. Later, I dreamed that God taught me to bait mica powder, so I vowed not to marry and flew back and forth to the valley. Go out every day, and come back at dusk with mangosteen to wait on my mother. After solving the fairy corpse.

Lan Caihe, a hermit in Tang Dynasty. This story was first seen in Shen Fen's Biography of Immortals in the Southern Tang Dynasty. I often wear a blue shirt, a pair of boots and a pair of shoes. I wear wadding in summer, and I lie in the snow in winter, breathing hot air. Lan Cai He often sings begging in the city, holding a big castanet more than three feet long, which seems to be drunk, and the world can be geometric. Beauty is a spring tree, and flying shuttles are cast in fleeting time, all of which are the meaning of immortals. After Zhong Liquan got his degree, he went to travel in the clouds.

Lv Dongbin, namely Lv Yan, is named Dong Bin and Chunzi. According to legend, Lv Dongbin's Jinshi came last in Zhong Liquan. Li Zhong cooked a cow meal on the stove and gave Dong Bin a pillow to sleep. He dreamed that he was a scholar, an official, an assistant minister, a married woman, a prime minister, falsely accused, convicted, ruined and poor ... When he suddenly woke up, the ox was not mature, and he knew that you were not happy enough, and you were not worried enough. This world is just a dream. He abandoned his home, took Zhong Liquan as his teacher, and entered Zhong Nanshan for monasticism. Legend has it that he used to chop jiaozi in Jianghuai, get cranes in Yueyang and get drunk in the inn. The myths and legends about him probably originated in Yuezhou area in the Northern Song Dynasty. There are many stories reflected in novels and operas.

Han Xiangzi, whose real name is Qing Fu, is said to be Han Yu's nephew. According to legend, Han Xiang studied Taoism in his early years, followed Lv Chunyang, and then died under a peach tree and in a corpse. When Han Yu paid homage to the assistant minister of punishments, guests were crowded and friends gave a banquet to congratulate him. Han Xiangzi advised Han Yu to abandon his official position and learn Taoism, and Han Yu encouraged Han Xiangzi to abandon his official position and learn Taoism. Han Xiangzi, an inch gourd, drank the wine all over the guests, and there were countless barrels. Cover the soil with a pot, and two flowers will bloom, with a golden symbol on it: Where is the home of Qinling Mountains, and the snow will hold the green horse back. Later, Han Yu welcomed Buddha's admonition, relegated Chaozhou, and went to another post station, passing through Languan, where the snow was heavy and the horse was tired. Han Xiangzi came in the snow. Han Yu asked about the land, namely Lan Guan, and lamented the efficacy of Han Xiangzi's prophecy. After Han Xiangzi's protection and recovery, he moved to zhou yuan, and finally his uncle Han Yu became a Taoist.

Cao Guojiu, surnamed Cao, is from Xuzhou. It's Cao's younger brother, so he's called my uncle. Because of his brother Jing's crime of unlawful homicide, Cao Jing endured humiliation and retired, lived in seclusion in the rocks, dressed in wild clothes and determined to fix the truth. After the transformation of Zhong Liquan and Lv Dongbin, Cao Guojiu became a true secret and became a monk, and was introduced to Xianban by Zhong Liquan and Lv Dongbin. Among the Eight Immortals, his deeds are the least and his background is the latest.

Birthday of the Eight Immortals.

The Eight Immortals are immortals who punish evil and promote good, and help the rich and the poor. They regularly go to the Queen Mother Flat Peach Festival to celebrate their birthdays, so they are widely used as birthday materials by the people.

The musical instruments used by the Eight Immortals, collectively referred to as the "Dark Eight Immortals", all have certain meanings.

Fish drum, Zhang Zhibao, "Fish drum frequently hits Sanskrit", which can predict life;

Sword, a treasure held by Lv Dongbin, "the charm of sword shocks people's hearts", which can suppress evil spirits and exorcise demons;

The flute, Han Xiangzi's baby, "the purple flute blows thousands of waves quietly", which makes everything breed;

Lotus, a treasure held by He Xiangu, can cultivate one's morality.

Gourd, a treasure held by Li Tie monster, "Gourd can only exist in Five Blessingg", which can help all beings;

Fan, a treasure held by Zhong Liquan, can be brought back to life by "gently shaking a small fan";

Jade board, a treasure held by Cao Guojiu, "Jade board is quiet", which can calm the environment;

The flower basket, a treasure held by Lan Caihe, "there is nothing in the flower basket", can enlighten the gods.