A Study Of The Toad Culture Which Under The Influence Of Chinese Myths And Legends

Chinese myths and legends are the most beautiful remnants of Chinese culture,Toad culture was deeply influenced by Chinese myths and legends,and gave birth to a unique fantasy charm,eventually becoming a cultural symbol of the Chinese nation.Toad culture originated from totem worship,perfected in the Fairy doctrine,applied to literary creation,settled in practical function.This thesis is divided into five chapters,mainly including:Cultural type of toad image,Demonstrate the practical value of toad,The aesthetics trends in transition of Toad culture,Toad Cultural innovation in the new era,The influence and significance of toad culture.The first part is mainly from a cultural classification perspective to analyzing the toad image,by investigating Toad who in charge of life and death,Toad as Xi the Queen Mother of the West’s attendant,Toad as an incarnation of the Moon,Toad guarding the harvest,Golden toad a symbol of wealth.The second part starts from the practical value of toad,Combing the construction process of toad practical value and demonstrate the practical use of toads by revealing the fact that toads are used as decoration,medicine,food,magic,etc.Part three,demonstrate the diversity of toad culture from three opposing perspectives,auspicious or disaster,elixir or drug,ugly or beautiful.Carrying forward the spirit of culture innovation of toad in the fourth part.The last part,discussing the influence and significance of toad culture on other cultures.