“Chenyao” In Pre-qin Period And Han Dynasty

“Chen” is a kind of mysterious prophesy in Chinese history. “Chenyao” is the Ch en with the form of ballad. It’s short and catchy, widely spread and far-reaching influe nce. It has been spread since appeared. As a mysterious cultural phenomenon, left a de ep imprint in Chinese traditional thought and culture.This article study about Chenyao of the Pre-Qin Period and Han Dynasty, attempts to return to its own. First of all, explain the definition of Chenyao, determine the characteristics of this study, classify Chenyao and illustrate its developing process. Then through the text analysis of Chenyao of pre Qin and Han Dynasty, learned the mystique of Chenyao mainly from its prophetic、efficacious、fuzziness and specifieness of propagation medium. Go further to analyze the prophetic methods of Chenyao, dispel the mystique of Chenyao, reveal the rational spirit of Chenyao, embody its social function.The next, analyze Chenyao’s literariness from form characteristics、artistic employment and other aspects. Its characteristic of rhyme and argot have great influence on poetry and folk literature in later generations. Then point out Chinese ancient God’s will, YinYang, Wuxing concept are the ideological origins of Chenyao. Chinese ancient political institutions blocked the voice of public opinion, only can express with twists and turns. This is the social environment of Chenyao’s appearance. Chenyao’s instrumental essence determine its function, are used as public opinion tools and political tool.Next discuss the law of Chenyao’s spread.Thereby Chenyao can be reasonable controlled, display its positive significance, reduce the negative effect. Finally, discuss the influence of Chenyao of pre Qin and Han Dynasty. Narrate the development of later Chenyao and the function of “Chen culture”.