Why is Taian called the ghost capital?

Taian had a title in ancient times, that is, "Ghost Capital". In ancient times, there was a saying that there was Xi 'an on the top and Tai 'an on the bottom. In this way, Taian has been called "ghost capital" since ancient times. In fact, judging from various signs, Tai 'an's calling ghosts is also traceable.

First of all, there is an idiom "the soul belongs to Artemisia". Artemisia refers to Artemisia mountain, which means whether a fool or a sage; Ordinary people are still dignitaries, and their souls will gather in Li Haoshan after death. In the traditional myth of China, there are two places in the underworld, one is Du Feng in Sichuan, and the other is Li Hao in Tai 'an.

In addition, Li Hao was once the Zen position of ancient emperors, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty personally came here many times. It is reported that a large temple in Li Haoshan was built here in ancient times, also known as Rosen Hall. However, during the Northern Expedition, the warlord Zhang Zongchang occupied Li Hao to dig trenches, set up artillery positions, and destroyed mountains and Wenfeng Pagoda. Later, I went to War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, where it was basically destroyed and the shrine was destroyed.

Friends in Tai 'an also know that there are famous Naihe and Huangshan reservoirs in the area, which seems to have some connection with the "underworld".

However, the concept of life and death of Mount Tai has a long history. True Spirit Bitmap, Cave Collection, Arowana Map and Guangbozhi all say: "Mount Tai, the king of Dongyue, leads a group of 5,900 gods who care about life and death, and is also the commander-in-chief of hundreds of ghosts."

King Taishan is the god of the underworld in China folklore, one of the ten halls of Emperor Yan and the seventh hall of Emperor Yan. The God of Mount Tai, also known as the Lord of Mount Tai and the Emperor of Dongyue, is in charge of human affairs such as the divine right of kings and also manages the affairs after death. By the Eastern Han Dynasty, this idea of "Mount Tai topping the top" had matured, and there was a saying that "there is Xi 'an on the top and Tai 'an on the bottom". The living in this world are managed by Chang 'an (the capital), while the dead and ghosts are.

Tai 'an, an ancient and modern place, has a history of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and a prosperous scene of modern urban development. Taian is also the hometown of many historical celebrities, such as Xiahou Sheng, Song Tao and Cheng. Taian is also known as "the head of the five mountains" and "the first mountain in the world". The scenery here is impressive. In fact, Taian is also called ghost capital! Why on earth is Taian called "ghost capital"?

In ancient times, there was a saying that "there is Xi 'an on the top and Tai 'an on the bottom", and there was a fairy legend on Mount Tai on weekends. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Mount Tai became an alternate place of yin and yang. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was a legend that "Mount Tai ruled ghosts". According to legend, Mount Tai is in charge of human life and death. After the Eastern Han Dynasty, Buddhism was introduced to China. According to Buddhist records, people will come to the highest mountain after death. In ancient times, Mount Tai was the highest mountain in people's minds, so people suggested that hell should be built in Li Hao at the foot of Mount Tai. I still remember an old saying, "the soul belongs to Artemisia", which means that no matter whether you are an ordinary family or a rich man, your soul will gather in Li Haoshan, Tai 'an!

In fact, Li Hao is the mountain in front of Mount Tai. I heard that there are two places in the underworld, one is Du Feng in Sichuan, and the other is Li Hao in Tai 'an. Perhaps the old people living in Tai 'an have all heard the story of Li Hao, but they know little about our younger generation. Li Hao is in the south of Tai 'an Railway Station. When you see a mountain surrounded by pine and cypress, it is Li Hao. The person in charge of the affairs of the underworld here is the Tai Shan Fu Jun mentioned in Su Ji Shen. The appearance of Fu Jun on Mount Tai can be said to be the initial stereotype of treating ghosts on Mount Tai. Later, it merged with Yan Luowang in the concept of Buddhism. Later, in the Tang and Song Dynasties, Taishan government troops were gradually replaced by Yan Luowang.

At the top of Li Hao, there used to be Rosen Temple, Hades Temple, Fengdu Temple, Gate of Hell, Yinyang Temple, Tian Zi Temple, Hell Hall and Yuanchang Hall. Russian sinologist Aleksev once said in "A Journey to China 1907" that there are many beautiful temples and stone tablets on Li Hao Mountain, as well as immortals in charge of the underworld, storms and lightning.

Now, there are no remains in the underworld, only pines and cypresses and several martyrs' monuments. In fact, ghosts were built at the foot of the mountain in Tai 'an. Because it is at the foot of the highest mountain, it is suggested to build it here. In addition, the ancients believed in ghosts and gods the most. With the development of Taian, the mountains here are gradually forgotten by people. How much do you know about the story of this mountain?

When I was a child, I heard that Fengdu in Sichuan was a "ghost capital". After checking Baidu, it is clear now: Taian, Shandong Province is called "ghost capital"; Fengdu, near Chongqing, Sichuan, is called a "ghost town". As for the historical origin of its formation, it is still unclear. Get to know it later and feel it when you have time!

Because Yamaraja in Shidian is a small hell under Mount Tai, it is called the ghost capital.

Mount Tai is the Tiewei Mountain. The first hell. 700 meters down from Mount Tai to the center of the earth is the center of hell. There are all kinds of hell in this range.

Let me remind the scientific community that dark creatures (so-called hell) can be detected by high-resolution technology of smell. I hope the scientific community will cherish my tips.

Now the scientific community can only use the technology of optical sensitivity to distinguish things under the sun (light).

Has a long history! Rich cultural heritage! Worth a visit!

After drinking Meng Po Tang, I crossed Naihe Bridge and came to Li Hao.

Gentlemen, have you seen the list of gods? In the deification section of Jiang Ziya in the List of Gods, Mr. Lao Jiang dropped the list of gods in Mount Tai and scattered the immortals in Mount Tai, so the immortals in Mount Tai were born. It is natural that Tai 'an is called ghost capital or ghost state.

The above discussion is based on the novel "List of Gods". If not, please correct me.