The Legend of Meng Jiangnu: A Mother's Tears Move a Mountain
Meng Jiangnu, the Weeping Woman Who Moved a Mountain
In the vast and rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, there are countless tales that have been passed down through generations. Among these stories, one stands out for its poignant portrayal of maternal love and sacrifice – the legend of Meng Jiangnu. This tale is part of China's cultural heritage, which has been documented in various forms including literature and oral traditions. It is also featured in "China Mythology Stories 100," an English translation project that aims to preserve these ancient narratives for a global audience.
The Story Unfolds
According to legend, Meng Jiangnu was born during the Warring States period (475–221 BCE) in what is now Henan province. Her husband, Li Bing, served as an officer under King Xiang Yu of Han during the Chu-Han Contention (206-202 BCE). When Li Bing fell ill while serving on campaign with his lord's forces near modern-day Luoyang city in Henan province, he asked his wife to bring their young son back home to keep him safe from harm.
Tragedy Strikes
As fate would have it, just before Li Bing's return from war with victory at hand for King Xiang Yu against Liu Bang (the future Emperor Gaozu), he succumbed to illness on January 15th or February 4th according to different sources. His death left Meng Jiangnu heartbroken; she had lost not only her loving husband but also her hope for a secure future.
Grief Turns into Devotion
Determined not only to honor her late husband but also ensure his proper burial rites were observed despite living far away from his final resting place – where many soldiers were buried after being killed during battles - she decided embark on this arduous journey across mountains and rivers towards Luoyang city.
Her unyielding devotion was so great that even when encountering numerous obstacles along the way like treacherous terrain or harsh weather conditions throughout her long journey lasting months without any respite nor aid from others; still she persisted undeterred by personal safety concerns nor exhaustion fatigue over time due mainly because all those hardships seemed insignificant compared with fulfilling such an important familial obligation.
Upon reaching Luoyang City where thousands upon thousands lay dead following years-long warfare between rival kingdoms—many whose identities remained unknown until then—she searched frantically among them looking desperately seeking any sign or clue about how close they could be related though realizing full well how remote this chance might seem given sheer scale numbers involved here yet still hoping against hope that somehow some connection might exist between them no matter how tenuous it may appear at first glance—a testament truest expression love can reach depths beyond mortal comprehension!
At last after weeks searching tirelessly scouring entire area surrounding grave site hoping find something anything leading back directly connected family members finally found herself standing right above tombstone bearing inscription 'Rests Here General Li' tears streaming down face uncontrollable sobs shaking body so deeply moved by thought realization knowing instantly having come full circle finding what I sought most precious thing ever possessed—the remains my beloved husband who gave life protecting me always giving strength courage every step way forward whatever challenges we faced together overcoming adversity shared struggles never faltering faith unwavering trust—forever grateful never forget dear Lord please accept my humble offering dedicated solely your honor memory cherished memories shared laughter joy pain sorrow peace eternal rest you've earned paradise waiting us both reunited once more eternally blessed forevermore Amen 🙏🌟✨👍
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