| Chen Jinggu is a famous goddess of protecting women and children in the folk faith in Fujian Province.There are three novels on the subject of Chen Jinggu faith Hai You Ji,the part about Chen Jinggu of Min Du Bie Ji and Lin Shui Ping Yao,which were written in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.The three novels portray Chen Jinggu as an almost perfect goddess,interpreting the theme of punishing evil and promoting good and good triumphing over evil;Place women in an important position,reflecting the equal relationship between husband and wife and the consciousness of women's independence,self-improvement,etc;Take the struggle between Chen Jinggu and the Snake Monster as the main plot,embodying Chen Jinggu's most original and basic miracles;Integrate into Buddhism,Taoism,Confucianism and Witchcraft Religion,having an obvious tendency of promoting Lvshan Religion.The three novels are closely related to Chen Jinggu faith,influencing each other.They not only are the product of Chen Jinggu faith,but also give impetus to the development and spreading of Chen Jinggu faith.In addition,since the middle of Ming Dynasty,the stories and legends about Chen Jinggu have developed in two different directions.One of them has gradually formed north Chen Jinggu faith legend system represented by Hai You Ji,and the other has gradually formed south system represented by Min Du Bie Ji and Lin Shui Ping Yao.There are not only similarities but also differences in characters,plots,etc between the two systems.The three novels combine with the culture of Fujian,reflecting the culture of snake and women's social status,and Min Du Bie Ji and Lin Shui Ping Yao integrate the multiculturalism in Fuzhou.All these reflect distinct regional characteristics and cultural value of the three novels.As the three most important novels of Chen Jinggu faith,Hai You Ji,Min Du Bie Ji and Lin Shui Ping Yao should have certain literary value and a certain position in the history of Chen Jinggu faith and even the folk faith in Fujian. |
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