1. Original text: Jiuge·Mrs. Xiang
Pre-Qin Dynasty: Qu Yuan
The emperor's son descended to Beizhu, his eyes were dim and worried.
The autumn wind is blowing, and the waves in the Dongting are under the wooden leaves. (Niao Niao's first work: Miaomiao)
Climb the white weeds and look forward to the sunset.
Why are the birds gathering among the apples, and why are the weeds gathering on the trees?
There are zhi in the garden and orchids in the river. I miss the young master but dare not speak.
Looking into the distance from the desolate landscape, you can see the gurgling water.
Why does the elk eat in the garden? Why is the Jiao descended from the water?
In the morning, my horse is racing towards Jianggao, and in the evening, my horse is racing towards Xixian.
I heard that the beautiful woman is calling me, and I will fly away together.
The house is built in the water, and the lotus canopy is used to repair it;
The purple altar is on the wall, and the hall is made of fragrant peppers;
The laurel pillar is orchid , Xinyi lintel is in the pharmacy;
The plentiful flowers are used as curtains, and the rhizomes are stretched out;
The white jade is the town, and the sparse orchids are the fragrance;
The lotus house is full of flamboyance, and Du Heng is the dizzying place.
The real courtyard is filled with baicai, and the veranda gate is fragrant and fragrant.
The Nine Yis come together to welcome you, and the spirits come like clouds.
Donate more clothes to the river, and leave more mattresses to Lipu.
If you look at Du Ruo on Tingzhou, you will leave behind those who are far away;
The time cannot come suddenly, and you can talk about freedom and leisure!
2. Translation: Mrs. Xiang landed on Beizhou, and the distant view made me melancholy. The trees are swaying gently, the autumn breeze is cool, the waves are rising in the cave, and the leaves are falling. Stepping on the white weeds, looking around, making an appointment with the beautiful lady tonight. Why do birds gather in water plants? Why are the fishing nets hung on the treetops? Yuanshui is green with green grass and Lishui orchids are fragrant. I miss Mrs. Xiang but I dare not say it openly.
Looking into the distance in a daze, I saw only the river flowing slowly. Why do elk forage in yards? Why are dragons wandering near the water? In the early morning I rode my horse along the river bank, and in the evening I crossed to the west side of the river. I heard that Mrs. Xiang is calling me, and I will drive with her. I want to build my house in the middle of the water, and put lotus leaves on the roof.
Sungrass decorates the walls, and purple clams pave the courtyard. The walls are sprinkled with peppers to decorate the hall. Osmanthus trees are used for the pillars, magnolia trees are used for the rafters, Xinyi trees are used for door lintels, and Angelica dahurica trees are used for bedrooms. The curtains are made of weaving sedges, and the curtains made of split sedges have been put up. The banquets are made of white jade, and stone orchids are displayed everywhere to create a fragrant aroma. Cover the lotus house with rhizome and wrap it with duheng in all directions.
Gather all kinds of flowers and plants to fill the courtyard and build a fragrant porch. All the gods from Mount Jiuyi came to welcome Mrs. Xiang, and they were swarmed like clouds. I threw the sleeves into the river, and I threw the single coat by the Lishui River. I am picking Du Ruo on the small island, and will use it to give gifts to girls far away. Good times are rare, so I can wander around leisurely for the time being.
3. Appreciation: The Xiangshui River is the largest river unique to the Chu State. The pair of gods, Lord Xiang and Lady Xiang, reflect the ideology of primitive people worshiping natural gods and the concept of "love between gods and humans". Chu people's folk literature and art has a strong religious atmosphere, and the altar is actually a "drama altar" or "literary altar".
Take "The King of Xiang" and "Mrs. Xiang" as examples: when people worship King Xiang, they use female singers or mourners to play the role of welcoming King Xiang; when they worship Lady Xiang, they use male singers The worshipers or mourners played roles to greet Mrs. Xiang, each expressing their deep love and affection. They use gods as objects to entrust the simple and sincere love in the world; at the same time, they also reflect the harmony between the people of Chu and nature.