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Jingwei Determines to Fill Up Sea
On Fajiu Hill,
among the many mulberry trees, lived a crow-like bird with a colorful head,
white beak and red claws. Its call sounded like its name -- Jingwei. It was
believed that Jingwei was Emperor Yandi's youngest daughter who had drowned
while playing in the East Sea. According to legend, Jingwei, who had turned into
a bird, carried twigs and stones all the way from the West Mountain to fill up
the East Sea.
Although it
was impossible for such a little bird to fill the entire sea, Jingwei is honored
for her determination and tenacity.
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