Nuo Culture Resources

Unveiling the Mystery of Military Nuo Have you ever heard of "Military Nuo"? This seemingly unfamiliar term conceals a fascinating chapter of ancient Chinese military culture. Imagine soldiers wearing fierce masks, shouting "Hei! Hei! Hei!" in unison to thunderous drumbeats,...

[Note] This is an article on Nuo culture research written in 1987, which first proposed the concept of "Nuo culture". I didn't expect this research to flourish. At that time, I wrote two other articles, one titled "Folklore Thoughts on...

Nuo Gods: The Mysterious Guardians of Chinese Culture Throughout China's long history, a group of mysterious figures has been protecting our ancestors. These enigmatic guardians, known as Nuo Gods, are the focus of our discussion today. Wearing peculiar masks and...

[Abstract] From the written records in the "Guizhou General Records" of the Jiajing period to the graphic presentation in the "Illustrated History of Miao and Man in Southern Guizhou" of the Guangxu period, the basic form of Nuo performed by...

Here is the English translation of the book introduction: Content Overview The world recorded in world history is an incomplete world, and China recorded in the Twenty-Four Histories is an incomplete China. Just as there are wild flowers and cultivated...

The Classic of Mountains and Seas is an important pre-Qin text that covers various disciplines including literature, religion, history, folklore, astronomy, geography, zoology, botany, and medicine. Classic of Mountains and Seas There are many different views on the nature of...

Book Introduction Full Summary This book is a monograph on Guizhou Nuo culture, written by the author. It mainly introduces the classification and origins of Nuo masks in Guizhou region, and explores the natural forms in Nuo mask designs. Additionally,...

In the flow of human culture, there has always been both primitive sensory culture and mature rational "civilized" culture. In the past, it was believed that these two types of culture had distinctions in superiority and chronological order. However, today's...

## Origins and Characteristics of Shamanic Nuo Deities In the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, the Shamanic Nuo deities hold a unique and intriguing position. These enigmatic figures, deeply rooted in the ancient Nuo culture of China, have captivated the...

  Can't focus on reading the article? Let the Nuo Opera radio read it to you! "Dong dong qiang, dong dong qiang..." In Tianjing Village, Gongxi Township, Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County, Hunan Province, during major festivals and peak tourist seasons,...