The Classic of Southern Regions Beyond the Seas

Volume 6: The Classic of Southern Regions Beyond the Seas

Guo Pu's annotation

What the earth carries is the area within the four directions of heaven and earth and within the four seas. The sun and moon shine on this land, stars run through it, the seasons change, and the years pass. Many magical creatures have been bred here, with different shapes. Some die young and some live long. Only saints can understand their mysteries.

Overseas, in the area from the southwest corner to the southeast corner, there is a place called Jiexiong Kingdom, located in the southwest, where the people's chests are connected.

Nanshan is located in the southeast of Jiexiong Kingdom. From this mountain, the worms turned into snakes, which were also called fish. Another theory is that Nanshan is located in the southeast of Jiexiong Kingdom.

The Biwing Bird is located to the east of the Biwing Bird. The color of this bird is blue-red, and the wings of the two birds are flying closely together. Another theory is that Biyiniao is located on the east side of Nanshan.

Yuminguo is located in the southeast of Biyiniao. The people there have longer heads and feathers on their bodies. Another theory is that Yuminguo is located in the southeast direction of Biyiniao.

There are two gods there, linked by arms, and here they keep vigil for the emperor. To the east of Yu Minguo, where the people have smaller cheeks and red shoulders, there are sixteen people in total.

Bifanniao is located to the east of Bifanniao and to the west of Qingshui. This kind of bird has a human face and one foot. Another theory is that Bifanniao is located to the east of Er Yagami.

𬤰Touguo is located to the south of Bifangniao. The people there have human faces, wings, beaks, and square bodies. They make a living by fishing. Another theory is that the Kingdom of 𬤰 is located to the east of Bifangniao.

The Fire-Tiering Kingdom and the Zhu Kingdom of 𬤰 are located to the south of the Tou Kingdom. The beasts there have black bodies and can spit fire from their mouths. Another theory is that the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of 𬤰Zhu are located to the east of the Kingdom of 𬤰Zhu.

The three trees are located in the north of the Fire-Tired Kingdom, growing on the red water. These trees are shaped like cypress trees, and their leaves are all pearls. Another theory is that the tree resembles a comet.

Santuo Kingdom is located to the east of Chishui, and people there always move in pairs. Another way to say it is Sanmao Country.

The country of Zhi is located to the east of the country of Sanxi. The people there have yellow skin and can kill snakes with bows and arrows. Another theory is that Zang State is located to the east of Sanmao State.

The Guanxiong Kingdom is located to the east of the Zhi Kingdom, and the people there have a hole in their chest. Another theory is that the Guanxiong Kingdom is located to the east of the Zhi Kingdom.

The country of Jiaoshan is located to the east of the country of Guanxiong, and the people there have their legs crossed. Another theory is that the Jiaoshan Kingdom is located to the east of the Chuanxiong Kingdom.

The undead people are located in the east of Jiaoshan Kingdom. The people there have black skin, extremely long lifespans and will not die. Another theory is that the undead people are located to the east of the Hungarian Kingdom.

The Kishi Kingdom is located to the east of the undead people. Another way of saying it is that the Kishi Kingdom is located to the east of the undead people.

Kunlun Ruins is located to the east of Kunlun Ruins, and the surrounding areas are square. Another theory is that Kunlun Ruins is located to the east of Qiyu Kingdom, and the ruins are surrounded by squares.

Yi and Chi Chi had a battle in the field of Shouhua, and Yi killed Chi Chi with an arrow. This incident happened to the east of Kunlun Ruins. Yi holds a bow and arrows, and Chisel Teeth holds a shield. Another theory is that Ge Sanshou Kingdom is located to the east of Chiseltooth, and the people there have one body and three heads.

Zhou Rao Kingdom is located to the east of Ge Sanshou Kingdom. The people there are short in stature and wear hats and belts. Another theory is that Jiaohui Kingdom is located to the east of Sanshou Kingdom.

The Long Arm Kingdom is located to the east of Zhou Rao Kingdom. People there are fishing in the water, holding a fish in each hand. Another theory is that the Long Arm Kingdom is located to the east of the Jiaohui Kingdom and fishes in the sea.

Dishan, Emperor Yao was buried in Yangdishan, Emperor Yao was buried on the south side of the mountain, and Emperor Ku was buried on the north side of the mountain. There are mythical beasts such as the bear, the tiger, the wenhu, the leopard, the lizhu, Shirou, and Yuyan. King Wen was buried in their respective places. Another way to say it is Tangshan. There are also mythical beasts such as Xiong, Zhu, Wenhu, Shubao, and Lizhu, as well as Jiushirou and Xuyan. Fanlin there has a radius of three hundred miles.

Zhurong in the south has the body of a beast and the face of a human, riding two dragons.