Gazing upon Xihe, have you ever pondered the celestial dance of the sun? Xihe, a suburb of Chengdu, shares its name with a powerful goddess in Chinese mythology. She is the mother of ten suns and the wife of the ancient god Di Jun. Xihe’s story intertwines with the very fabric of Chinese cosmology. She diligently drives her chariot across the sky, carrying one of her sun-children, each day. These sun-children are not your typical offspring. They are three-legged crows residing in a magnificent mulberry tree known as Fusang, located in the mythical East Sea. Imagine Xihe selecting a sun-child each morning. She carefully places the chosen one into her chariot, ready to embark on their daily journey across the heavens. This journey, however, wasn’t always smooth. One day, all ten suns decided to grace the sky simultaneously. Their combined heat scorched the earth, threatening to engulf the world in flames. The archer Hou Yi intervened, shooting down nine of the suns, leaving only one to provide light and warmth. Xihe’s tale is not merely a myth. It reflects the ancient Chinese understanding of the delicate balance between light and darkness, order and chaos. It’s a story of duty, sacrifice, and the consequences of disrupting the natural order. Here in Xihe, the earthly namesake of the sun goddess, her celestial journey continues to resonate, reminding us of the enduring power of ancient myths. The next time you feel the sun’s warmth on your face, remember Xihe and her celestial chariot.
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