Fuxi is an important figure in ancient myths and legends in China, and is regarded as one of the humanistic ancestors of the Chinese nation.
First, Fuxi's life experience
Fuxi's father is Suiren and his mother is Hua Xu. According to legend, when Hua Xu was playing in a place called Razer, he found a huge footprint, stepped on it curiously, and got pregnant. Twelve years after pregnancy, Fuxi was born in Chengji (now Jingning County, Gansu Province).
Second, Fuxi's achievements
1. Inventing Eight Diagrams: Fuxi invented Eight Diagrams by observing natural phenomena, which laid the foundation for the development of later religions and schools of thought such as philosophy, Taoism and Buddhism.
2. Establish a marriage system: Fuxi advocates the marriage of men and women and the orderly development of human society.
3. Teaching production skills: Fuxi taught people production skills such as fishing, hunting and breeding, and made important contributions to the development of ancient human society.
Third, the image of Fuxi
There are many versions of Fuxi's image, which is generally considered as a thinker and inventor with great wisdom. In the ancient culture of China, Fuxi's name was widely circulated, and many famous books and history books in history have related descriptions about Fuxi.
Fuxi's influence on modern people:
1. The influence of philosophical thought
The Eight Diagrams invented by Fuxi is an important foundation of Chinese philosophy. The theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements contained in the Eight Diagrams has had a far-reaching influence on the schools of philosophy such as Taoism and Confucianism. In modern times, these philosophical thoughts are still influencing the way of thinking and values of China people.
2, the influence of traditional culture
Fuxi is the ancestor of Chinese civilization, and his legends and stories have become an important part of Chinese traditional culture. Many cultural customs related to Fuxi, such as the Dragon Boat Festival and sacrificial activities, are still inherited and carried forward in modern society.
3. Enlightenment from the development of science and technology
By observing natural phenomena, Fuxi discovered laws and applied them to human production and life. This spirit of exploration and innovation has produced important enlightenment to the development of modern science and technology. Modern people can still draw inspiration from Fuxi's stories in the process of technological innovation and development.
4. Sense of national identity
As the humanistic ancestor of the Chinese nation, Fuxi has enhanced the national pride and sense of identity of modern China people. Understanding Fuxi's legends and stories is helpful for modern people to better understand and inherit Chinese excellent traditional culture and carry forward the national spirit.
5. Inspiration of artistic creation
Fuxi's legends and stories provide rich materials for modern literature and artistic creation. Many literary and artistic works, such as novels, movies, TV plays and paintings, all take Fuxi as the theme, which brings artistic enjoyment and inspiration to modern people.