Luoshen

The Goddess of the Luo River, painted by Ren Xiong (1823–1857)

Luoshen (Chinese: 洛神; lit. 'The Goddess of the Luo River') is a well-known figure in Chinese literature and folklore. She is the central character in the famous poem "Fu on the Luo River Goddess [zh]" (Chinese: 洛神賦; pinyin: Luòshén fù, also alternatively translated as Rhapsody on the luo river goddess) written by Cao Zhi, a poet from the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China.[1] The tale of the goddess has been adapted and reimagined in various forms of Chinese art and literature throughout history, and she has become a symbol of beauty and unattainable love in Chinese culture.[2][3]

  1. ^ Luying, Ye (2020-01-01). Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River. Astra Publishing House. ISBN 978-988-8341-94-8.
  2. ^ 屈复 (2018). 楚辭新集注 (in Chinese). 南京大学出版社. ISBN 978-7-305-21007-5.
  3. ^ "Underwater Dance "the Goddess of Luo River"-Videos-China Cultural Center in Den Hang". www.ccchague.org. Retrieved 2024-03-21.