The verses about ancient myths are as follows:
1. "Shangxie" - Anonymous
Shangxie! I want to know you and live a long life. There are no mausoleums in the mountains, the rivers are exhausted, the winter thunders tremble, the summer rains and snows, the heaven and the earth are united, so I dare to be with you.
This poem is said to originate from the dialogue between Shangxie Nuwa and Shennong in ancient Chinese mythology, expressing endless longing and longing for eternity.
2. "Peacock Flying Southeast" - Lu You
The peacock flies southeast, lingering for five miles. Because he missed the palace of Han Dynasty, he refused to go further west.
The peacock in this poem symbolizes the majesty of the emperor and is related to ancient myths and legends.
3. "The Water of the Yellow River Comes Up from the Sky" - Du Fu
The golden sand and water beat against the clouds and cliffs to warm them, and the big trees soothed the shade and the grass grew thin. Heaven teaches that the bright sun shines on the same day, urging the beauty to make up since the cold spring.
This poem depicts a scene related to the myth and prophecy. The Yellow River water falls from the sky, the sun is shining brightly, the earth is green, and the beautiful fairy in the prophecy appears. The poem has profound meaning, suggesting a supernatural sight and event in mythology.
4. "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" - Bai Juyi
The emperor of Han Dynasty was obsessed with beauty and wanted to overwhelm the country, and he couldn't get it for many years. There is a daughter in the Yang family who has just grown up. She is raised in a boudoir and no one knows her. It's hard to give up on natural beauty, and once you choose it, you will be on the side of the king. Looking back and smiling, the sixth palace has no color. In the cold spring, you can bathe in Huaqing Pool, and the hot spring water will wash away your fat.
The waiter lifts up the weakling, which is the beginning of new grace. The flowers on the temples are swaying with golden steps, and the hibiscus tent warms the spring night. The spring night is short and the sun is high, and from now on the king will not go to court early.
This poem depicts the fate and beauty of the ancient legendary Wang Zhaojun, a tortured figure in mythology. These poems reveal their fate, beauty and evocative stories through descriptions and reflections on mythical characters. These poems not only have literary value, but are also precious works for people to recall ancient mythical characters and inherit culture.
The meaning of ancient poetry
Poetry refers to poetic works created in ancient times. They usually have unique rhythm, meter and language style. Through concise and profound expressions, they convey the poet's perception and thinking on society, nature, life, emotions and other aspects.
Ancient poetry can be traced back to the origin of ancient Chinese literature. The earliest ancient poetry works appeared during the heyday of ancient culture. The creation of ancient poems uses various rhetorical techniques and images to express the author's thoughts and emotions through the description and expression of things. It also contains rich content of ancient society, history, culture and philosophy.