白蛇传故事溯源

On the Sources of The Legend of White Serpent

白蛇传故事在流传过程中,白娘子身上的恶性逐渐消失,善性越来越强。白蛇传故事情节的进展演变与水这一因素有着密切的联系。白娘子品质和故事情节的完善可以溯源到古代的蛇神神话和蛇精传说。由此可以看出,白蛇传是在我国深厚的文化传统中孕育而成的。

In the course of popularity, the White Maiden in the story of the Legend of White Serpent gradually lost her evil quality, instead, her virtues became more noticeable. The development of the story＇ s plot has close relation with the element of water. The virtue of the White Maiden and the perfection of the plot can be traced back to the ancient myths about the serpent deity and snake fairy. Thus, it can be seen that The Legend of White Serpent has been nurtured in the long cultural tradition of our country.