Why are many things closely related to frogs among Zhuang people?

The worship of frogs in myths and legends. There are many myths and legends about frogs in Zhuang area, which are closely related to their own nation, and there are also ballads handed down from ancient times. Some are creative myths about frogs, fertility gods and ancestors;

1. the origin of frog worship in Zhuang nationality: there has been frog worship in Zhuang nationality since ancient times. In ancient times, Zhuang people did not have their own personality, and their cultural and historical inheritance was generally accomplished through oral literature. Therefore, the origin of frog worship can be understood from the oral literature of Zhuang nationality.

2. Phenomenon of frog worship in Zhuang nationality: According to archaeological excavations, historical documents and folklore materials, the ancestors of Zhuang nationality had or retained the tradition of frog worship in their traditional religious beliefs and customs. Although the frog worship of Zhuang nationality has changed in different degrees in history with the passage of time, myths, legends, festivals, customs and folk arts related to frogs are still widely spread in Zhuang areas.

There are legends about frogs and ancient customs. Some are myths about frog marriage and mating; Some are folk songs and myths about the relationship between frogs and fertility worship. In these legends, we should pay more attention to those who show frog's reproductive ability through frog's marriage and mating.

Frog worship has penetrated into every aspect of Zhuang people's life. So far, there are still many festivals and customs related to frog worship in Zhuang area. Among them, the most famous is the annual leech festival in Donglan, Bama, Fengshan and the area along the Yahe River in Guangxi. Generally speaking, Zhuang people call frogs "leeches and insects", but at the ceremony, people call frogs "frog women". Many things of Zhuang nationality are closely related to frogs.