"Zhongshan Jing" (3) of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas"

Three Classics of Zhongshan

Original text: The head of Fanqi is from Aoan Mountain to Heshan, Fanwushan, four hundred and forty miles. Their ancestral halls: Taifeng, Xunchi and Wuluo all have a pair of rams and auspicious jade for babies. The two gods used a rooster to kill him. Use rice to make rice.

Translation: The third series of mountains passing through the middle is headed by Fushan Mountain, and there are five mountains from Aoan Mountain to Heshan Mountain, totaling 440 miles. Among them are: Qingyao Mountain, Xishan Mountain, and Yisu Mountain. To worship the three gods Taifeng, Xunchi, and Wuluo, they use disembowelment rams and jade, and the other two gods use a rooster, which is buried in the ground after sacrifice. Rice is used as polished rice for sacrifices.

Original text: The top of the middle three mountains is called Ao'an Mountain. Its yang is full of jade, and its yin is full of ocher and gold. Shenxunchi lives there. It often produces beautiful jade. Looking north to the river forest, its shape is like a rhizome. There is a beast, which looks like a white deer with four horns. It is called Fu Zhu. When it is seen, the city will be flooded.

Ten miles further east, Qingyao Mountain is said to be the secret capital of the emperor. Looking north at the meander of the river, there are many flying birds. Looking south to Tiánzhu, where Yu's father transformed, there were Duopulei and Pulu. ? (shēn) Wu Luosizhi has a human-like face with leopard inscriptions, a small waist and white teeth, and his ears are pierced with a qú (qú), and his sound is like jade. This is a mountain, suitable for women. The water from Zhen (zhěn) flows out of Yan, and the north flow flows into the river. Among them is a bird named Tao (yǎo), which looks like a mallard, has a green body, red eyes and a red tail, and is suitable for eating. There is grass Yan, its shape is like a twig, and its square stems are yellow and red, and its root is like a lotus root. It is called Xuncao, and it has a beautiful color.

Translation: The third sequence of mountains passing through is headed by Kuan Mountain. The first one is called Ao'an Mountain. The southern part of the mountain is very productive and can be used to make sacrificial jade. The northern part of the mountain has a large amount of ocher soil and gold minerals. This is where the mountain god Xunchi lives. Beautiful jade ornaments are often found here. To the north, you can see the woods on the other side of the river. They look like swaying madder and like beech trees standing upright in the wind. There is a beast in the mountains named Fu Zhu. It looks like a white deer but has four horns. If it appears, there will be floods in the local cities.

Ten miles east from Ao'an Mountain is Qingyao Mountain, which is actually the secret capital of the Emperor of Heaven. Looking north from here, there are many large birds that can be ridden soaring gracefully on the winding river. To the south you can see Qizhu, where the body of Dayu's father was transformed after his death. It is rich in snails and snails. This mountain is in charge of the god Wu Luo. She has a beautiful face, white teeth, a slender waist and a slender figure. Her whole body is covered with leopard prints. She wears gold rings in her ears and walks like a baby. , ring and jingle, like pearls ringing and jade broken, beautiful and beautiful. This is the most suitable place for women to live. Zhenshui originates here and flows northward into the river. There is a kind of catbird living in the water along the coast. It looks like a wild duck, with blue feathers, red eyes and tail. If a woman eats the meat of this bird, it will be beneficial to have children. There is also a kind of grass, which looks like orchid, but has square stems, yellow flowers, and red fruits. Its roots are as long as sedge. If you use this grass to smear your body, it can increase your beauty.

Original text: Ten miles further to the east, there is Mount Yu, with jujube trees on it and jade from Yu Qian in the shade. The returning water flows out, while the north flow pours into the river. Among them are many flying fish, which are shaped like dolphins and have red inscriptions. They are not afraid of thunder and can defend soldiers.

Forty miles to the east, there is a mountain called Yisu. There are many gold and jade on it, and many trees growing on it below. The flowing water flows out, and the north flow flows into the river, and there are many yellow shells.

Twenty miles to the east is Heshan Mountain. There is no vegetation on it but there are many Yaobi. It is actually the Nine Capitals of the River. This mountain also has five curves, and nine waters come out of it. They merge and flow north and flow into the river. There are many green jade in it. The auspicious god Tai meets Si Zhi, whose shape is like a human with a tiger's tail. He likes to live in the sun of Mount Kuai, with light coming in and out. Tai Feng Shen moves the energy of heaven and earth.

Translation: Ten miles to the east from Qingyao Mountain is Hushan Mountain. On the mountain are ripe and delicious dates. In the north of the mountain, there is Huyu jade that can be used for sacrifices. The positive backwater originates here and flows northward into the river. There are many flying fish in the water along the coast. They are shaped like piglets but have red markings. If you can tame this fish and take it with you, you will not be afraid of thunder and can also withstand weapons.

Forty miles to the east is Yisu Mountain. The mountain is rich in gold and jade minerals, and the foot of the mountain is covered with shrubs such as vines. The Dingtong water originates here and flows northward into the river. The water along the coast is rich in yellow shellfish.

Twenty miles further east from Yisu Mountain, you reach the last mountain in this mountain system, called Heshan. There is no vegetation on the mountain, but there are a lot of jade and jasper. The intersection of nine rivers. And this mountain is also spiraling and looping as if it has five levels. Nine river systems all originate here. After they merge, they flow north into the river, and the water is covered with beryl. This place is governed by the auspicious god Taifeng. His appearance is human-like, but he has a tiger tail. He likes to live in the south of Qishan Mountain. Every time he comes in and out, the light is dazzling. Taifeng god can shake the universe and control the clouds.