“公冶长识鸟语”传说浅论

“公冶长识鸟语”传说约产生于一千五六百年前。古代文献中的“公冶长识鸟语”传说 ,内容较单一 ,基本上就是围绕着“公冶长因识鸟语入狱 ,又因识鸟语出狱”这个叙事中心来演绎故事。今天流传于民间的“公冶长识鸟语”传说 ,内容更加丰富。将其加以分类 ,大致有三 :一是关于公冶长获取识鸟语本领的故事 ;二是公冶长因识鸟语入狱 ,又因识鸟语出狱的故事 ;三是因公冶长识鸟语而发生的其它故事。“公冶长识鸟语”传说有着多方面的文化价值

Study on the Legend of "Gongye Chang Could Understand bird's language"

The legend of "Gongye Chang could understand bird's language" began about 1500 or 1600 years ago. The information about this legend written in the ancient books were rather simple, basically centered around "Gongye Chang was put into prison and then set free from prison both because of his understanding of bird's language". Today, this legend which is popular among the people has because a more colorful series. I think, this folk story can be classified into three categories, the story that how Gongye Chang got the ability of understanding bird's language; The story that Gongye Chang was in prison and then out of prison because of this special ability; 3, other stories extending from this legend. This legend has various cultural values.