《华阳国志》中的神话传说研究

A study of Huayangguozhi's myths and legends

《华阳国志》是我国现存最早的一部专记古代西南历史、地理、人物等的地方志著作。全书结构严谨、内容丰富、史料可靠。书中与人物有关的神话传说主要有记述首领身世的始祖神话、体现祖先崇拜的感生神话、记载能臣的英雄神话以及孝子贤女的神话传说,作者记载这些神话主要是为了赞颂一方人物,进而赞颂"华阳"地区,体现了作者对材料的取舍和鲜明的做史目的。

Huayangguozhi is China＇s earliest records of the history, geography and historical figures in southwest China in ancient times. Its structure is weB-organized, with rich content and reliable historical materials. Its myths and legends about historical figures are about their chieftains with the features of primitive mythology and ancestral worship as well as capable men and filial children. It aims to record some praiseworthy figures and their native land, and reflects the author＇ s preference for historical materials and writing style.