论苗族古村落“路”、“桥”生命文化的发生

Life-related Culture Embodied in the Ancient Villages of the Miaos

路、桥是苗族古村落结构的重要组成部分。"保命路"、"求子桥"是苗族古村落路、桥生命文化最显著的特征。苗族古村落路、桥生命文化的发生是苗族历史迁徙的内在要求和必然选择,是适应西南山地独特生境的客观需要。苗族"万物有灵"的原始宗教和迷幻的巫术丰富了苗族古村落路、桥生命文化的内涵。

Roads and bridges are important parts of the ancient villages of the Miao nationality. These roads and bridges have such names as ＂Life Road＂ and ＂Child - giving Bridge＂ which reflect a close relation to their life and survival. Life - related features of these roads and bridges reflect the historical choices and needs of the Miaos as well as their adaptation to the special mountainous areas in southwest China. The Miao＇ s primitive animism and mysterious witchcraft embody the rich implications of such roads and bridges.