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The Prehistoric Sun God Belief In Gansu And Qinghai Regions

Posted on:2011-03-21Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Z LiuFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155330338977351Subject:Archaeology and Museology
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In human history, in the vast land of the sun its shine on the earth all the time to nurture all things broad and profound and unpredictable impact of the human profound; especially in ignorance of the prehistoric age, this influence is far-reaching. Therefore, the worship of the sun or the sun god's faith has become a very common prehistoric cultural phenomenon. Prehistoric origins of world civilization are left with the sun worship of relics, artifacts. China is no exception, with China's vast expanse of land, in the Yellow River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, Liaohe River, and many other civilizations originate, archaeologists also found a large number of, associated with the worship of the sun remains.Compared to other civilized area in China, Gansu and Qinghai region is unique in character, with the sun worship of the wealth of prehistoric remains abnormal. Painted Pottery in the circle pattern, look at the evolution of both its composition or its form and visual effect, is the sun's image should be painted, Gansu and Qinghai is rich in sun worship of the ancestors of artistic expression. Painted lines on the man of God is dancing in Gansu and Qinghai ancestors shuttle true reflection of the sun god, is the portrayal of professional shaman. Pattern of bird and a large bird-shaped device, with the circle pattern, the close relationship between patterns of God, also indicated that his is a simulation of the sun birds. Large numbers of cross lines, class lines also cross solidarity with the worship of the sun. Large number of prehistoric Gansu and Qinghai regions bi rings jade and pottery drum is essential sun god worship the sacred instruments used. Altar, in particular the nature of the stone circle with the remains of the altar is a place worships the sun god. Red iron ore used in the tomb and remains of the stone circle on the left is also associated with the worship of the sun. Bronze mirrors Qijia culture is the embodiment of Sun God, is the Gansu and Qinghai ancestors want to Titan to achieve the drive power of evil purposes. Remains of all the related, are popular areas in Gansu and Qinghai prehistoric worship of the sun's strong evidence.This paper has seven sections. The first part describes the prehistoric cultures in Gansu and Qinghai region's overall condition. The second part describes the Gansu and Qinghai Painted Pottery in the circle pattern, such as the meaning and essence of pattern of bird; and demonstrates a circle pattern is the sun god of the art form, pattern of bird depicts birds, the sun and other issues. The third part discusses the patterns of God is the exercise of the powers of witches worship the sun god's image. Part IV describes the worship the sun god started the place, rituals, and other adder. Part V argues bronze mirror is a great power of the sun god to drive evil tool. Part VI discusses the symbolism of red iron ore that is the symbol of fire or the sun. Finally a summary of the many relics and artifacts reviewed, and the combination of folklore and ethnology of the relevant data to show that prehistoric Gansu and Qinghai region is the prevalence of sun worship areas.
Keywords/Search Tags:Gansu and Qinghai regions, prehistoric period, sun worship
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