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周仓是傩堂戏正戏《关爷斩蔡阳》中的角色，作为关羽手下的一员将领，负责探听敌情、与敌叫阵、传送消息等。剧中关羽先派周仓与蔡阳大战，周仓败北而回，只好又由关羽亲自上阵，与蔡阳大将大战数十回合。不料关羽也是败走，此时周仓献计请黄忠、张飞等人助战。后经大战，打败蔡阳得其首级，由周仓示于张飞，关羽才重获张飞信任得以进城。 剧中周仓面具绿底花脸，显得有几分怪诞，而他作为一员将领，能够上阵杀敌必然带有戾气，圆瞪的大眼与略作夸张的獠牙正好显示了这一点。

Yungong appears in the Nuo opera performance Jiang Yungong but does not represent a specific historical figure. In the minds of local villagers, Yungong is a deity they worship. When faced with illness or calamity, they invite Nuo masters to...

Yinjiao, the crown prince of the Yin Shang dynasty, is revered in folklore as "Marshal Yin." A character from The Investiture of the Gods, he was enshrined as "The Earthly Envoy of the Nine Heavens, Supreme Virtuous Authority, and Marshal...

Masks of Nuo Opera: A Visual Journey Image 1: Su Liwen, a folk "shaman" from the Nuo Opera troupe in Lengshuijiang, China. Photo by intern Gong Wei. Image 2: A Nuo Opera artist performing live. Photo by Xie Zhengyu from...

The Cultural Roots and Artistic Significance of Nuo Masks In this comprehensive exploration of Nuo masks, a vital component of traditional Chinese culture, we delve into their multifaceted nature and profound impact. This article is part of the "Nuo, Nuo...

Can't focus on reading? Listen to the Nuo Opera Radio! In the long river of Chinese culture, Nuo opera masks have become treasures of folk art with their unique charm and profound cultural heritage. They are not just props for...

# The Mysterious Power and Ethnic Faith of the Kai Shan Mang Jiang Nuo Opera Mask ## Introduction to Kai Shan Mang Jiang Kai Shan Mang Jiang (开山莽将), also known as the Mountain-Opening Fierce General or Mountain King, is a...

Longxu Hu is a warrior in the Zhou army from the Nuo opera Fengshen Bang (The Investiture of the Gods) and was ultimately enshrined as one of the Nine Ugly Stars. In the classic novel Fengshen Yanyi (The Investiture of...

Yang Ren is a general in the Zhou army in the Nuo opera *Fengshen Bang* (The Investiture of the Gods). Due to slander by Su Daji and the foolishness of King Zhou, he was persecuted and lost his eyes. His...

Abstract: "Kaishan Mangjiang," an indispensable role in the Nuo opera of the Tujia, Han, and Miao ethnic groups in northern Guizhou, is one of the most representative masks in the opera. By analyzing its origins, structural design, and metaphorical implications...