Legends about Yu's water control are often associated with local scenery. For example, it is said that he carried ninety-nine stones from Mount Tai to build a weir to store water. These stones later became nine Changbai Mountains in Shandong. There is also a legend in Shanxi that Dayu governs Jinyang Lake. This kind of legend embodies his great spirit of taking risks and benefiting the people, so as to educate future generations.
(2) the legend of Gong Yu moving mountains. Ancient folklore. It is said that in ancient times, there was a Gong Yu in Beishan, who was nearly ninety years old, and made up his mind to level the Taihang Mountain and the Prince of Wu, because they blocked the access. Family and neighbors came to help. They chop mountains and haul earth all day long, and travel between Bohai Sea and Taihang Mountain all the year round. Does Hequ know that Gong Yu is "stupid"? Yugong said to Zhicuo, "Although I am dead, I still have a son. Children have grandchildren, and grandchildren have children; A son has a son and a son has a grandson; Children and grandchildren are infinite; If the mountains don't increase, why bother? " Their spirit of digging mountains every day touched God, and God sent sunflower and moth Er Shen to carry the mountains away. This legend contains the idea that "where there is a will, there is a way" and that human beings can conquer nature. Ancient and modern writers, artists and politicians have all used this legend. Mao Zedong used the story of Yugong moving mountains to inspire and educate people to carry forward the spirit of hard struggle.
③ Legend of Luban. The folklore of ancient craftsmen. Lu Ban was a craftsman of Lu at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period. He was highly skilled and a native of Lu, so people later called him "Lu Ban". It is recorded in ancient books, some notes and local chronicles. During the Warring States period, what was originally the loss of historical figures gradually became a folk legend.
There are two kinds of legends about Lu Ban. One is to tell the story of his invention. The other is a story about him building famous bridges, temples, temples and other buildings all over the country. Artisans of all ages hope to improve their ability to conquer nature, improve their craft, and imagine Lu Ban as a technician with magical skills and infinite wisdom. In the old society, carpenters, masons and masons all worshipped Lu Ban, which was also reflected in their folk activities, in which he was regarded as the "ancestor" to build temples to worship him. The legend of Luban has played a great role in educating and uniting craftsmen.
④ Legend of Meng Jiangnv. Ancient folklore. This legend has been circulating for more than 2000 years.
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