"Ode to Mulan" was a folk song from the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It told the story of a Mulan girl who went to war for her father. This poem was first recorded in Chen Zhijiang's "Ancient and Modern Music Record" in the Southern Dynasty and was widely read in the Tang Dynasty. Scholars generally believed that Ode to Mulan was produced in the late Northern Dynasty. This poem was based on the courage and kindness of Mulan women and the spirit of protecting the country. It was full of romance and life. It was included in the Yuefu Poetry Collection and had many English versions. The original text, translation, notes, appreciation and other contents of Mulan Ci can be found on the relevant web pages.
The full text of "Soldier and Snake" is as follows:
Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Chen Sheng. He was short but very brave, always leading the charge in battle. Although he didn't have any special skills, he was good at thinking and had keen observation and excellent judgment.
One day, Chen Sheng heard that there was a local snake spirit who was said to have magical powers. He decided to search for the snake spirit and try to learn some combat skills from her.
Thus, Chen Sheng began his adventure. He encountered many dangers along the way through the forest and grasslands. However, he faced every challenge bravely without fear.
Finally, he found the snake spirit. The snake spirit told him that her power came from a divine turtle. Chen Sheng decided to learn more combat techniques from the Divine Turtle.
The divine turtle brought Chen Sheng through a mountain range and arrived at a mysterious cave. There were many traps and dangers in the cave, but the divine turtle let Chen Sheng explore it himself.
Chen Sheng bravely passed through every trap, but he soon found himself trapped in a room. There were many poisonous snakes and dragons in the room, and he was very afraid.
However, the turtle appeared and told Chen Sheng that he needed to learn how to use his own strength to defeat these monsters. Therefore, the Divine Turtle asked Chen Sheng to find a divine sword by himself.
Chen Sheng found the divine sword, but he did not know how to use it. The Divine Turtle told Chen Sheng that he needed to embed a gem on the sword to unleash the power of the divine sword.
Chen Sheng followed the instructions of the divine turtle and inlaid the gem on the divine sword. Then, he waved the divine sword and attacked the dragon. The evil dragon was shocked by the power of the divine sword. Chen Sheng took the opportunity to defeat it.
In the end, the snake spirit also joined the battle. She told Chen Sheng that snakes were very powerful creatures, but they could also learn how to use their strength. Chen Sheng and the snake demon finally defeated all the enemies and defended the human homeland.
From then on, Chen Sheng and the snake demon became good friends. They took risks and fought together for the peace of mankind.
There are many snake movies. Here are some classics:
1 Green Snake
Legend of the White Snake
3 The Grudge
4. Legend of the New White Snake
Year of the Snake Killer
These movies all had different snake images and storylines to meet the needs of different audiences.
Some fanfictions might introduce new and original snakes. For example, a sentient snake that can speak multiple languages and acts as a guide for lost wizards in the Forbidden Forest. This kind of unique snake can become popular as it adds new elements to the familiar Harry Potter universe.
Yes. By definition, a ballad is a type of song or poem that tells a story. It has been a popular form of expression for centuries. Ballads usually have a clear beginning, middle, and end, just like a regular story. They might start by introducing the setting or characters, then develop the plot in the middle, and conclude with some sort of resolution. This makes them a great medium for passing on cultural, historical, or personal stories.