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The Wind God belongs to the ancient mythology category, explaining the natural phenomenon of wind. The story of the 'Wind God' describes this natural phenomenon with vivid imagery, detailing the mischievous child of the Wind God. It is said that one day, while the god was away, the child played with the fan, creating wind for fun. At that time, a person in the mortal world, suffering from a poor harvest and hunger, could not find food. Through creative narrative and rich imagination, the author likens the Wind God's child to a mischievous force, bringing natural calamities and famine to humanity. This mythical detail aims to explain the dry season's wind phenomenon, leading to crop failures and food shortages.

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Mythology is a narrative form passed down through generations, describing gods and their role in explaining natural phenomena and humanity's ancient desire to conquer nature. One notable tale is the 'Wind God', where it is said that the Wind God has a very active child. One day, while the Wind God went out to get rice to cook porridge for his sick wife, the mischievous child played with the god’s fan, creating wind for fun. By the time the Wind God returned, it was too late, as the playful action caused devastating consequences: humans suffered from hunger, land became arid, and crops withered. The folk author skillfully selects words to describe the story and successfully builds the mythical detail that explains the seasonal dry winds, reflecting the ancient belief in supernatural forces influencing their lives.

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The rich collection of Vietnamese folklore includes numerous stories with deep meanings and fascinating themes. Among these, the genre of mythology stands out, with its unique blend of magical and fictional elements that captivate readers and evoke various emotions about everyday events. One such notable tale is that of the Wind God’s child, who was exiled to the mortal world to herd cattle and later transformed into a General Herb plant to deliver messages. This story describes how the Wind God’s playful child, while unaware, used the god's fan to blow away a farmer's rice bowl, leading to punishment. As a result, the child was sent to herd cattle, eventually transforming into a plant that heralded the wind. This magical detail explains the existence of the General Herb and its significance to humanity, while also enriching the folklore with interesting stories passed down to future generations. It adds vibrancy to the narrative, providing a thoughtful explanation of natural phenomena in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. Over the years, this story has been widely shared, leaving a lasting impact on readers across generations.

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The mythological system of ancient stories includes many tales about the origins of the universe and creatures, one of which is the story of the 'Wind God.' Based on their observations of natural phenomena, folk authors created a magical narrative: the child of the Thunder God, while playing with the wind fan, caused a rice bowl to fall into a pond, resulting in punishment from the Jade Emperor. The child of the Wind God was sent to the mortal world to herd cattle for the farmer who lost the rice. Later, the Jade Emperor transformed the child into a plant to carry wind messages to the heavens. This mythical detail explains the phenomena of whirlwinds before rainstorms and how folk authors identified natural events through the plant. Additionally, it reflects the folk wisdom of using the General Herb’s leaves to treat cattle's colds.

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Every mythological story offers fascinating elements that beckon exploration, and the tale of the Wind God is no exception. If you're familiar with the stories of the Sky Pillar God or the Thunder God, this genre will seem familiar. The Wind God is depicted as a peculiar figure with no head, capable of creating gentle breezes or fierce storms, following the orders of the Jade Emperor. The most terrifying moments occur when the Wind God works together with the Rain God, and sometimes the Thunder God, to create storms. Occasionally, the Wind God descends to the mortal realm on evening visits. However, he has a mischievous young child who, one day, while the god is away, plays with his father's fan, causing the wind to blow uncontrollably. Meanwhile, a famine-stricken person on earth suffers because of this act, which results in suffering for the common people. The Jade Emperor, upon hearing the story, calls for the Wind God to be reprimanded. The Wind God confesses that his child was at fault, and the Jade Emperor, deeming it an unforgivable crime, banishes the child to earth to herd cattle for the unfortunate farmer. The folk author masterfully utilizes vivid and magical details, successfully portraying how ancient people might have perceived natural phenomena and their relationship with deities.

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The Wind God is depicted in a bizarre form, lacking a head, and holding a magical fan. With this fan, he can summon gentle breezes or powerful storms, lasting for varying lengths of time, depending on the command of the Jade Emperor. The most terrifying moments occur when the Wind God works together with the Rain God, or even the Thunder God, to unleash their combined forces. Occasionally, the Wind God descends to the mortal realm for a brief visit during the evening. At such times, a swirling wind stirs the fields, often referred to as the Headless God by the people. The Wind God's mischievous young child is known for causing trouble. One day, while the Wind God is away, the child plays with the fan and summons a gust of wind. Meanwhile, a man, suffering from hunger due to a poor harvest, is desperately seeking food. On that very day, his wife falls ill, and he has to travel a long distance to collect a bowl of rice to make porridge for her. Upon returning home, he goes to wash the rice by the pond. Suddenly, the wind, caused by the Wind God's child, blows the bowl of rice from his hands, sending it into the pond. The man, devastated, cries in frustration, not knowing who to blame, and curses the Wind God. He vows to seek justice from the heavens. The Jade Emperor, upon hearing the story, summons the Wind God to explain. The Wind God admits that his child was at fault. The Jade Emperor deems this an unforgivable act and punishes the child by sending him to the mortal realm to herd cattle for the farmer who lost his rice. Later, the Jade Emperor orders the child of the Wind God to transform into a plant, the wind-weed or military officer weed, to signal the coming of wind. People on earth would often observe the wind-weed curling its flowers and leaves, indicating an approaching storm or wind. The leaves of this plant were also used to treat cattle suffering from colds, as it was believed to have healing properties for cattle that had been exposed to the wind.

