mountain spirit

nature_spirit mountain Kekchi single tradition · 2

The mountain spirit is mentioned in the Jiu Ge ("Nine Songs") by Qu Yuan. The mountain spirit has variously been interpreted as a humanlike creature clad in a fig leaf, a yaoguai (a demon), or an ogre. The characters generally refer to a human figure.

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When

First attested: 340 BCE
Attested period: -340 – 2020
Historical notes: Mentioned in Jiu Ge ("Nine Songs") by Qu Yuan.

Relationships

co occurs with: máorén, feifei, xīngxing, jue, Yě qī, God D, god L, Huehueteotl, Mam, God N, Mams, Muxiʼ, Mam Maximón, Yaoguai, Yeren

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“His 9th Song speaks of a "mountain spirit" (山鬼; shān guǐ); these characters generally refer to a human figure. The mountain spirit has variously been interpreted as a humanlike creature clad in a fig leaf, a yaoguai (a demon), or an ogre.”
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