do you know who to worship on the fifth day of the lunar new year also known as the running god day
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, there is a folk ceremony to worship the God of Wealth: people set off firecrackers and fireworks to welcome the God of Wealth. Receiving the God of Wealth implies that he will bring gold and silver treasures into the home, and the family will be prosperous in the new year.
Since there is a ceremony to worship the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month for wealth, what should runners who have worked hard all year worship? Let me list a few 'Running Gods' for everyone to worship.
Kua Fu, the leader who sacrificed for the survival of his tribe.
The first 'Running God' I recommend is Kua Fu, who was enthusiastic about public welfare and had a big heart.
During the time of the Yellow Emperor, there was a great mountain in the north where the Kua Fu tribe lived. The Kua Fu people were enthusiastic about public welfare, good at running, and possessed great strength. However, the world was desolate and backward at that time, with poisonous snakes and fierce beasts rampant, and people's lives were very miserable. The leader of the Kua Fu tribe often led the people to fight against floods and fierce beasts for the survival of the tribe.
One year, there was a drought, and the fiery sun scorched the earth, the crops were gone, and the rivers dried up. For the survival of the tribe, Kua Fu vowed to catch the sun and make it obey human commands. So, the sun moved in the sky, and Kua Fu chased it on the ground like a gale. He ate wild fruits when hungry and drank river water when thirsty. After running for nine days and nights, Kua Fu was exhausted and hungry, and he drank dry theYellow River,Wei RiverAfterwards, he died of thirst on the way to the Great Lake. Later, his staff turned into a peach forest, and his body turned into Kua Fu Mountain...
Later, people used the story of Kua Fu chasing the sun to praise his spirit of benefiting future generations. Would you choose Kua Fu, this public welfare runner who sacrificed for the survival of his people, as a 'Running God'?
Dai Zong, the Divine Traveler who could run 800 miles a day.
Speaking of 'Running Gods', we must mention Dai Zong from 'Water Margin', nicknamed the Divine Traveler. Those who have read 'Water Margin' know that Dai Zong was originally a jailer under Cai Jiu, the prefect of Jiangzhou. His special skill was running. The most famous story is that he ran 800 miles a day to deliver a message for Song Jiang. He ranked twentieth among the heroes of Liangshan and was associated with the star of speed. His nickname indicates his proficiency in speed and divine travel, hence the nickname 'Flying Legs'.
So what does running 800 miles a day mean, and does it qualify him as a 'Running God'? Let's calculate:
Assuming one mile equals 500 meters, running 800 miles a day translates to 400,000 meters a day. Per hour, that is 400,000 meters / 24 hours = 16,666.667 meters, and per minute, it is 16,666.667 / 60 = 277.777 meters, and per second, it is approximately 277.77 / 60 = 4.629 meters.
Comparing this to the world marathon record held by Kenyan runner Kimetto, who completed 42 kilometers in 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 57 seconds, which equals 42,000 meters in 7,377 seconds, the speed is 5.69 meters per second. Thus, Dai Zong's speed is not as fast as the modern marathon world record holder Kimetto.
But in terms of endurance, Dai Zong, who historically ran 800 miles a day, is undoubtedly a 'Running God'. After all, maintaining high-speed movement for an entire day is something only an engine could achieve.
Pheidippides, the warrior who sacrificed for victory.
Marathon was originally a place name in Greece. In 490 BC, in the town of Marathon, the Greeks won a war against the Persians. To quickly deliver the news of victory to Athens, a warrior named Pheidippides was sent to run from Marathon to Athens.
Although Pheidippides was already exhausted from the war, he was still full of fighting spirit when he received this task. He ran 42 kilometers back to Athens at the fastest speed, but he was so tired when he arrived that he died after delivering the news of victory. Later, to commemorate this warrior, the marathon race was started from the first modern Olympic Games.
In this sense, this warrior can also be called a 'Running God'.
Usain Bolt, the miracle of humanity.
If we must mention a modern person that everyone knows, it must be Usain Bolt. This Jamaican sprinter holds the world records for the men's 100 meters and 200 meters. 'I don't know how fast he can run; he doesn't seem like a human, more like an extraterrestrial.' This is how China's flying man Liu Xiang described Bolt.
So how fast is he? In August 2009, Bolt set a world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100 meters in Berlin, Germany. The host at the time described him as an engine stronger than a Ferrari. From the 2008 Beijing Olympics to the 2016 Rio Olympics, Bolt won nine Olympic gold medals in three consecutive Olympic Games, and his name is written in three world records. This world-renowned sprinter, known as 'Lightning Bolt', has become a miracle in the world of athletics with his achievements.
Would you consider him a 'Running God'?
Whether it's the ancient Kua Fu, the Divine Traveler from 'Water Margin', the warrior who sacrificed for victory, or the well-known Bolt, running represents life, loyalty, and victory. In specific eras, they have different meanings, but from this perspective, they are all undoubtedly 'Running Gods'. What do you think?
Who is the 'Running God' in your heart?
1. Kua Fu, the tribal leader
2. Dai Zong, the Divine Traveler
3. Pheidippides, the victory messenger
4. Usain Bolt, the miracle of humanity
Leave your choice in the comments section.
Of course, you can also say it's Sun Wukong, who can travel 108,000 miles on his somersault cloud, or Cao Cao, who arrives as soon as he is mentioned. Feel free to let your imagination run wild and leave a message to let me know!