female attendant
deity sky single tradition · 1
The female attendant rests her horses when the sun reaches the Fountain of Grief. She is associated with the sun's journey and the resting of the horses that pull the chariot. The text does not provide further details about her identity or role.
When
- First attested
- 200 BCE
- Attested period
- -200 – -100
- Historical notes
- Huainanzi text
Relationships
- co occurs with
- dragon
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“[When the sun] reaches the Fountain of Grief, it halts; its female attendant rests her horses. This is called the Suspended Chariot.”
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