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What are the myths of Hunan

White Tiger Ridge, Dragon Boat Racing, etc.

White Tiger Ridge: According to legend, in ancient times, a big white tiger lurked at the White Tiger Ridge in Yueyang, Hunan Province, and would come out whenever there was a great drought, bringing disaster and hardship to the local people. Later, a warrior went to Baihu Ling, killed the fierce white tiger, relieved the local people of their troubles, and became a legendary hero, Dragon Boat Race: This is a folk myth circulating in Yueyang City, Hunan Province and other places, telling the story of Qu Yuan's suicide by throwing himself into the Miluo River, the local residents rowed boats to fish for the body, and spread flowers in memory of him. It is said that the dragon boat race originated from this myth. Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, people would row dragon boats and hold up Qu Yuan's statue to pay homage to his loyalty and nobility.

Overall, there are many legendary myths and stories in Hunan, which add to the historical and cultural heritage of the region.