Chapter 563 Taotie Mark【2】

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Taotie Mark

"Haha, that's okay." Zhang Wufeng said with a smile. The other party did not have any thoughts, but under normal circumstances, it is what normal people should be careful about strangers, but Zhang Wufeng still wants to continue Taobao, so it is not too much.

I want to run away with the people from Xinjiang.

As they talked, the two of them had returned to the stall, and Zhang Wufeng had temporarily held the tripod in his hand to play with. The young man from Xinjiang who was looking at the stall had already run back to get something.

Although the thing is said to be expensive, not many people understand the value of this thing. Moreover, this thing is not a big thing, it is just a miniature version, and it is very convenient to carry.

"Grandpa, do you think that 'ding' is a real symbol of status? Then why are emperors represented by 'dragon'?" A familiar voice came, making Zhang Wufeng look over.

Among the crowd not far ahead, a girl in yellow and an old man were talking and laughing, walking towards them.

"Hey, Zhang Wufeng, is it you? Are you setting up a stall here?" When the girl saw Zhang Wufeng, she couldn't help being slightly startled, and then asked with a bit of surprise.

Although she had cursed in the hotel a few days ago regardless of her status, it was just because Chen Xingbin's words were too irritating, and Ye Qi, a girl, has always been her sister, although Wang Jinxiu was also very angry about Ye Qi's behavior.

She didn't agree, but since she was a sister, it was right for her to stand up when a sister was being bullied. But now that she saw Zhang Wufeng and understood that he was truly talented and learned, her attitude became gentler.

As for cuteness, after all, people are human beings, and they all have emotions and desires. Cuteness cannot always be cute from beginning to end. Cute people can also be angry, sad, lost, and hesitant.

"Well, Wang Jinxiu, you are here too. This is your grandfather, right?" Zhang Wufeng said with a smile.

"Yeah, hey, what are you holding in your hand?"

"That's a Taotie pattern bronze vessel." The old man replied with a smile.

"Well, this is the Taotie pattern square tripod." Zhang Wufeng said with a smile.

"Young man, did you buy it? You have good taste." The old man was very energetic, and there was appreciation in his eyes.

"Grandpa, this is the Zhang Wufeng I told you about. He transferred to our department before. Well, he is very knowledgeable." Wang Jinxiu said cutely.

Zhang Wufeng had noticed this girl when she was in school, because she looked very ancient. How should I put it, just like Xiao Guoxiang? She was indescribably pure and cute, but she was also different from Xia Xiaoyan.

There are some differences.

She is dressed in a goose-yellow velvet that has a different kind of charm. She has a kind of morbid weakness and a silent and gentle temperament. Coupled with a pair of big and smart eyes, she gives people a very special feeling.

OK.

In school, although Zhou Minghui was better in appearance, this girl had more suitors.

"Haha, it turns out to be Zhang Wufeng, whom I have admired for a long time. There is no doubt about the strength of little brother Zhang. Xiuxiu, aren't you asking why the Taotie pattern is a symbol of status, but why is the symbol of the emperor's status a dragon? Haha, Xiao Zhang

Brother, you definitely know."

The old man said with a smile.

Zhang Wufeng smiled after hearing this. At this moment, he saw many people gathered around him. Some were probably attracted by Wang Jinxiu's beauty, and some were attracted purely because of the topic. He immediately said: "Baoding is the Chinese bronze bronze ding."

The most important weapon of the era.

In the Zhou Dynasty, the "ding" of "Yiyan Jiuding" was a sacred and ritual vessel that symbolized the supreme royal power, and was also a sacrificial vessel for offering sacrifices to heaven and ancestors. The tripod held the status of a national "totem pole" in the minds of the Chinese ancestors. Therefore,

Only totems belonging to the nation are qualified to ascend to such a lofty status and be engraved and cast on the tripod.

This phenomenon reflects two problems: First, by the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the Chinese nation had a dragon totem, and the totem worship legacy of the ancestors of the Yan Emperor and the Yellow Emperor may still exist. This is because the Zhou Dynasty originated from Xirong, and most of Xirong worshiped wolves.

The totem of the nomadic people; secondly, the 'dragon' at that time may not have been generally accepted and has not truly become the national totem of the Chinese nation. Otherwise, the tripod symbolizing royal power would definitely have the dragon as the main decoration. And at that time, Emperor Zhou

There was no dragon throne yet, and at that time the nomadic tradition of the Yan and Huang Dynasties was still continued: sitting on the ground.

The decorations on the Zhou tripod are mainly composed of Taotie patterns and cloud patterns, with Taotie as the center and cloud patterns surrounding it. Obviously, the Taotie mythical beast is in the sky, sticking its head out of the clouds and looking down at the world. Its body is hidden in the

Yunli. I don’t know if it has a snake body or a dragon body, but if a dragon body is added behind the Taotie head, it will not be far different from the later standard dragon. So, I think there may be something between the wolf totem and the dragon totem.

There is a transitional stage of the Taotie totem. The Taotie has both the character of a wolf and later the ferocious appearance of a dragon.

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The true name and prototype of the mythical beast referred to by the animal mask pattern has long been buried in the ages that cannot be reproduced. Later generations gave it the name Taotie because of its ferocious, mysterious, and terrifying appearance. Some of them had human heads in their mouths, so they named it Taotie. Taotie Original

It is used in "Zuo Zhuan" to describe those who are greedy for money and gluttony. Modern scholars have pointed out that naming the animal mask pattern as gluttonous eating is simply far-fetched and goes against the social and cultural conditions of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Because of its ferocious and terrifying appearance and its reputation as a glutton, it is almost impossible to find traces of this beast in the evolution of Chinese culture and art. In the middle of the Western Zhou Dynasty, animal decorations that had been popular for hundreds of years suddenly withdrew from the field of bronze decoration as the main pattern. However, with the gluttony

Several animal patterns appeared on bronzes at the same time, such as dragons, tigers, phoenixes, turtles, etc. In the subsequent cultural evolution, they appeared in large numbers in both official and private circles, becoming the most famous mascots and artistic expressions in Chinese culture.

There is an endless supply of themes. Especially dragons. In the Bronze Age, most of them had the same ferocious faces as the Taotie pattern. In terms of mystery, power and status, the dragon was far inferior to the Taotie in the Bronze Age. However, the dragon later appeared on the

Although it has occupied the highest throne of Chinese cultural and political symbols, "Taotie", the supreme figure of the Bronze Age, has been hard to find.

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Zhang Wufeng quoted from many sources and also had his own opinions. His explanations made everyone's eyes light up and they felt convinced at the same time.

In particular, Zhang Wufeng's easy-to-pick words and confident and steady attitude made Wang Jinxiu admire him in his heart.

Wang Jinxiu was also shocked by his grandfather's attitude towards Zhang Wufeng.

Wang Jinxiu's grandfather is a Ph.D.-level figure in Peking University's culture and history. He also holds many titles such as professor. It can be said that he is very famous in China.

Take today as an example. I will give a thesis lecture on bronze animal mask patterns later in the evening.

But even such a person actually respected Zhang Wufeng extremely? Wang Jinxiu couldn't help but feel a little uneasy and excited, and a pair of big eyes suddenly fell on Zhang Wufeng.

"Brother Zhang, your understanding of this aspect really makes me, a research expert, ashamed and ashamed. The culture of the Shang and Zhou dynasties was actually very broad and profound. Most of the people who study this area today are not so profound.

, although the accumulation and understanding of countless information will certainly broaden the scope of knowledge, but understanding it is one thing, and picking it up at will is another thing."

The old man said with emotion.

"Professor Wang, in fact, when it comes to this aspect, it is just a hobby. I am more yearning for the culture of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, so I know more about it. In addition, my memory is very good, so I will remember everything I read.

Remember, picking it up casually is probably not a problem, but it has little to do with erudition." Zhang Wufeng was a little modest.

"Do you remember everything you have seen?" The expression on Wang Jinxiu's face couldn't help but be a little strange. It is well known in Peking University that her memory is not the best, but it is one of the best. But with her level, following her grandfather

I have studied hard for more than ten years, but although I am proficient in the culture of Shang and Zhou dynasties, I am not able to draw extensive references.

But what about Zhang Wufeng?

What did you say before?

"Cihai" records: Taotie is a legendary gluttonous evil beast. Ancient bells, tripods and Yi vessels are often engraved with the shape of their heads as decorations. "Cihai" explains the word "Taotie" when it says: "Taotie" means "greedy", "Han"

"Book of Rites and Music": "Greed and gluttony are dangerous." An ancient note by Yan Shi: "Greedy is called gluttony." It refers specifically to gluttony.

"Shenyi Jing. Southwest Wilderness Jing": "There is a man in the southwest who has a hairy body and wears a boar on his head. He is as greedy as ruthless, he accumulates wealth without using it, and he is good at robbing people of grain. The strong ones seize the old and the weak, and they attack singles out of fear of being strong.

The name is Taotie. In "Spring and Autumn", a gluttonous person is an untalented person of the Jinyun family.'

"Zuo Zhuan. The Eighteenth Year of Wen Gong" says: "The Jinyun family has untalented people who are greedy for food and drink, risking bribes, invading and exalting luxury, and cannot be tired of profit; they accumulate wealth and do not know how to discipline; they do not distinguish between orphans and widows, and do not care about the poor.

Gui. The people of the world compare themselves to the three evils, and call them gluttonous.'

This is the so-called "Spring and Autumn Annals" in the Shenyi Jing.

"Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals. Xian Shi Lan": "Zhou Ding wrote gluttonous food, which has a head but no body. It eats people without swallowing them and harms its body, so it is better to repay them with words."

Luo Mi of the Song Dynasty's "History of Lu. Biography of Chi You" notes: "Chi You, the god of heavenly talismans, has an unusual shape. Among the Yi utensils of the three generations, there are many images of Chi You, which is a warning to those who are greedy. The image is in the shape of an animal, and is painted with flesh."

Wings.' According to what he said, it is almost gluttonous.

"Zuo Zhuan" states that Taotie is an "untalented man of the Jinyun family", while "Historical Records. The Chronicles of the Five Emperors" excerpts quote Jia Xuan as saying: "The Jinyun family, with the surname Jiang, are descendants of Emperor Yan, and were officials in Jinyun during the time of the Yellow Emperor."

Chi You's surname was Jiang, and he was also a descendant of Emperor Yan ("History of the Road. Biography of Chi You"), so Chi You was probably the "untalented" Taotie of the Jinyun family. According to legend, Taotie was the head of Chi You who was beheaded after he was defeated by the Yan and Huang emperors.

The resentment gathered in different parts of the body and head was transformed, and it had the ability to devour all things. It was sealed by the Yellow Emperor with the Xuanyuan Sword (a metaphor for the dragon pattern on the sword), and was guarded by the lion tribe for generations (gatekeeper stone lions). Also in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas. The Second Classic of the North"

"Roe deer?" Guo Pu annotated that it was Taotie in "Zuo Zhuan".

"Strange Stories of Gods and Demons. Strange Beasts": There is an evil beast in the extreme south of China. It has four eyes, black skin, a long neck and four legs. It is ferocious in nature and extremely greedy. It moves as fast as the wind and is a source of disaster. It is a kind of dragon water beast.

, has a pair of horns on its head, surrounded by cold air, most of them are blue-white, dozens of feet long, sometimes gentle and sometimes violent, it rises into the air and stirs up water waves of several feet, which is extremely powerful.

"The Book of Mountains and Seas. Beishan Jing" says: "On Gouwu Mountain there are many jade, and there is much copper below. There is a beast, its shape is like a sheep's body and a human face, its eyes are under the armpits, tiger's teeth and human claws, its sound

For example, a baby named Roe Deer is a cannibal.'

"Shenyi Jing. Xihuang Jing" says: 'Taotie, the name of the beast, has a body like an ox, a human face, eyes under the armpits, and cannibalism.'

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There are many more among them, but these, taken casually, really made Wang Jinxiu feel overwhelmed.

Of course she knew that this was not Zhang Wufeng showing off, because with a maid like Sun Shanshan, Zhang Wufeng's attitude was not even remotely exaggerated or frivolous, so why would he show off?

A person's temperament, etc., are all very obvious. What he wants to express, what purpose he has, and there will always be some flaws or flaws in his words and deeds. Wang Jinxiu is extremely smart and naturally has a strong ability to recognize people.

, although she knew about Ye Qi in her heart, but she had a bad impression of men, so she didn't help her before.

But at this moment, facing Zhang Wufeng's profound knowledge, she felt ashamed.

This is a gap in knowledge that makes people irresistible and irresistible.

And it is obvious that Zhang Wufeng is definitely not only good at this industry, because it is obvious that he just came here through Taobao.

What astonishing level of knowledge in other aspects will it reach?
To be continued...