The Classic of Mountains and Seas is a rare and extraordinary geographical work from the pre-Qin period, often hailed as the "origin of mythology." It meticulously records vast landscapes of mountains, seas, and lakes, alongside an array of unique flora, fantastical creatures, deities, and mythical beings. The text is imbued with captivating artistic imagery, employing a rich repertoire of rhetorical devices such as personification, metaphor, and hyperbole. Its language is refined, concise, and elegantly unembellished, retaining profound literary and cultural significance even in the modern era.