The twin myth in the records of different animals in Shan Hai Jing reveals the wonderful connection between all the animals.

Shan Hai Jing is an important document in the ancient culture of China, which records a large number of animal myths and legends. Among them, the twin myth is one of them, which describes the wonderful connection between two wild animals. In this article, we will reveal the relationship between these beasts and bring you a magical journey of exploration.

Chapter one: the interaction between god and beast.

In Shan Hai Jing, there are many interactive relationships among animals. Among them, the most famous is the twin myth. Twin myth refers to the very close relationship between two god beasts, they are interdependent, life and death and * * *. This connection is often reflected in their form, personality, attributes and so on.

For example, "Qinglong" and "White Tiger" in Shan Hai Jing are twin beasts. Qinglong represents spring and the East. Its shape is dragon, warm and kind, and its attribute is water. The white tiger represents autumn and the west. Tiger-shaped, brave, and the attribute is gold. The relationship between these two wild animals is very close. They are interdependent, life and death and * * *.

Chapter two: mutual transformation between god and beast.

Besides interaction, there is also a mutual transformation relationship among the animals in Shan Hai Jing. This transformation is usually reflected in their forms and properties.

For example, "Phoenix" and "Kirin" in The Classic of Mountains and Seas are a pair of animals that can be transformed into each other. Phoenix stands for fire, with the shape of a bird and the attribute of fire. On the other hand, Kirin stands for water. Its shape is animal-shaped and its attribute is water. These two kinds of wild animals can be transformed into each other. When the phoenix meets the water, it will become a unicorn. When Kirin meets fire, it will become a phoenix.

Chapter III: Mutual restraint between beasts.

Apart from interaction and mutual transformation, there is also a relationship of mutual restraint among the animals in Shan Hai Jing. This restraint is often reflected in their attributes and abilities.

For example, "Suzaku" and "Xuanwu" in Shan Hai Jing are a pair of beasts that contain each other. Suzaku represents fire. Its shape is bird-shaped and its attribute is fire. On the other hand, basaltic represents water. Its shape is turtle-shaped, and its attribute is water. These two beasts contain each other. When Suzaku meets Xuanwu, its fire property will be restrained by the water property of Xuanwu, thus weakening Suzaku's ability.