满族文学艺术中的柳意象

The willow image in manchu literary art

柳意象是满族文学艺术创作的一个重要原型。满族对柳的崇拜、喜爱和满族的渔猎文化有关。柳成为满族先民的祭祀神偶、居住地、习武的工具、弹奏乐器、禁地边墙、生活器具、审美对象等。总之,满族的衣食住行、生产劳动、艺术表演、骑射训练、出征打仗、祭祀扫墓都离不开柳。

Willow is an important symbol in Manchu literature and art. Manchus love willow because of fishing and hunting culture. Willow is used as Shaman god, decorations, tools for learning wushu, instrument, walls, utensils, medcine, dirigami, embroidery, literature, paintings, sculptor, drama and aesthetic target. In a word, willow is well-connected with food, clothing, shelter, transportation, productive labour,art, riding,shooting, fighting, sacrifice and medical treatment for Manchus. Willow is a significant symbol in Manchu literature.