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禮運 - Li Yun

English translation: James Legge [?]
Books referencing 《禮運》 Library Resources
[Also known as: "Ceremonial usages; their origins, development, and intention"]

6 禮運:
昔者先王,未有宮室,冬則居營窟,夏則居橧巢。未有火化,食草木之實、鳥獸之肉,飲其血,茹其毛。未有麻絲,衣其羽皮。後聖有作,然後修火之利,范金合土,以為臺榭、宮室、牖戶,以炮以燔,以亨以炙,以為醴酪;治其麻絲,以為布帛,以養生送死,以事鬼神上帝,皆從其朔。
Li Yun:
'Formerly the ancient kings had no houses. In winter they lived in caves which they had excavated, and in summer in nests which they had framed. They knew not yet the transforming power of fire, but ate the fruits of plants and trees, and the flesh of birds and beasts, drinking their blood, and swallowing (also) the hair and feathers. They knew not yet the use of flax and silk, but clothed themselves with feathers and skins. The later sages then arose, and men (learned) to take advantage of the benefits of fire. They moulded the metals and fashioned clay, so as to rear towers with structures on them, and houses with windows and doors. They toasted, grilled, boiled, and roasted. They produced must and sauces. They dealt with the flax and silk so as to form linen and silken fabrics. They were thus able to nourish the living, and to make offerings to the dead; to serve the spirits of the departed and God. In all these things we follow the example of that early time.

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