The White Snake's Curse: A Legend of Forbidden Love
In the vast and rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, there exist numerous tales that have captivated audiences for centuries. One such story is that of "Madame White Snake," a legend so deeply ingrained in Chinese folklore that it has been immortalized in various forms of art and literature, including the famous play "The Peony Pavilion." This tale is part of the larger collection known as "China Folktales 100," which showcases the diversity and complexity of traditional Chinese storytelling.
Introduction to Madame White Snake
Madame White Snake, also known as Bai Suzhen or Bai Niangzi, is an enchanting female character from ancient Chinese folklore. She is often portrayed as a beautiful white snake spirit who falls deeply in love with a mortal man named Xu Xian. Their tragic love story has become an enduring symbol of forbidden passion and its consequences.
The Origins of Madame White Snake
According to legend, Madame White Snake was once a powerful sorceress who lived deep within a mystical cave surrounded by mountains. For centuries, she practiced her magical arts until one day she discovered an elixir capable of granting eternal life.
Meeting Xu Xian
After drinking the elixir, Bai Suzhen transformed into a stunning human beauty with skin as white as snow and hair like silk threads cascading down her back like waterfalls (Bai means "white" in Chinese). She then ventured into the world below to find true love among mortals.
Falling in Love with Xu Xian
One day while strolling along by the riverbank near his family's village residence called Flower Shadow Valley (Hua Yue Zhu), Xu Xian encountered Bai Suzhen disguised as an ordinary woman selling medicinal herbs at market stalls (Nianguzi means both "snake girl" and "girl selling grass"). Captivated by her charm and gracefulness beyond words, he decided to marry this mysterious stranger without knowing her true identity or nature.
The Birth Secret Revealed
During their wedding ceremony attended by close friends like Lu Zhishen – later known as Pigsy from Journey to West – Taoist Qiu Changyun – later turned into Sandy from Journey to West – Li Tieguai - Iron Crutch Monk - they all became sworn brothers-in-law after exchanging vows together on behalf their respective brides-to-be; however fate had other plans when they noticed unusual behaviors about their new spouses during rituals performed after marriage.
6 Conclusion & Consequences
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