山海经

"Shan Hai Jing" is an important ancient book in the pre-Qin period in China, and it is also the oldest book rich in myths and legends. The author of the book is unknown, and modern scholars believe that the completion of the book is not instant, and the author is not alone.
There are 18 volumes of "Shan Hai Jing" handed down to the world, including 5 volumes of "Shan Jing" and 13 volumes of "Hai Jing". The content of Shanhaijing is mainly the geographical knowledge in folklore, including mountains and rivers, geography, ethnic groups, products, medicines, sacrifices, witch doctors, etc. Many well-known ancient myths, legends and fables including Kuafu Chasing the Sun, Jingwei Reclamation of the Sea, Dayu Water Control and other related contents have been preserved. "Shan Hai Jing" has extraordinary documentary value, and it has reference to the research of ancient Chinese history, geography, culture, Chinese and foreign transportation, folk customs, mythology, etc. The mineral records are the earliest relevant documents in the world.
The version of "Shan Hai Jing" is complicated, and the earliest version that can be seen is Jin Guo Pu's "Shan Hai Jing Zhuan". However, the title of "Shan Hai Jing" is mentioned in "Historical Records", and the earliest included book is "Han Shu·Yi Wen Zhi". As for the true author, some predecessors believed that it was Yu and Boyi who were edited and edited by Liu Xiang and Liu Xin in the Western Han Dynasty to form the handed down book. Nowadays, it is believed that the specific date and author of the book are no longer confirmed.
"Shan Hai Jing" is very influential and is also highly valued by international sinology circles. Scholars have different understandings of the nature of its content. Ancient and modern scholars have different understandings of its content. book". Most scholars now believe that "Shan Hai Jing" is an early and valuable geography work.