Kunlun Mountain – Mythical Dwelling Place Of Gods, Sacred Animals And Symbol Of Axis Mundi In Chinese Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -The Kunlun Mountain was a place of great importance to the ancient Chinese.
The sacred mountain was the dwelling place of gods, goddesses, incredible plants, and sacred animals. Its existence shaped Chinese history and symbolized the cosmic axis mentioned in several ancient sources.
The Kunlun Mountain range does exist. It is one of the longest mountain chains in Asia, extending more than 3,000 kilometers (1,900 miles), forming the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau south of the Tarim Basin.
The northern rim of the mountain range has long served as the southerly branch of the Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes that connected China with Central and Southwest Asia.
Mountains can be just as beautiful as dangerous and mysterious. It was often why our ancestors were so captivated by certain mountains, especially those that were not easily accessible.
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