Chapter 190: Constellation Mythology Storytelling Xiangchuan thought that Xiangxue would calm down after her mother appeared, but she obviously underestimated the obsession of Xiangxue, who was still an energetic junior high school student. [I don't care, I don't care! Sister Xiangchuan, you have to make up for my regret of not being able to eat! ] Xiangxue took a big sip of noodles, her little face puffed up. "Yeah, okay. How about I bring you some more rice when I go back? I read in the literature that new rice is sweeter than rice that has been harvested for a while." Kagawa answered perfunctorily. As she was talking, she suddenly felt that this was a good idea. Modern food storage technology is much more advanced than that of the 21st century. The new rice can be kept fresh for at least three to five months, right? Imagine being able to eat new rice every day... Kagawa suddenly felt that the lack of pork and soy sauce was not a big problem. [I can’t eat this until two days later, so I want to make up for it now! ] "But I'm producing escort ships now. Even if I want to authorize you to make some compensation, our fleet's local area network won't allow it, right?" This matter has just been mentioned. Xiangchuan feels that with his sister's clever mind, she would not forget it so quickly, so Xiangxue's willful remarks now are more of an outlet. 「That…that…」
Xiangxue on the other side of the screen was also stuck. She knew that Xiangchuan was very generous. If she wanted authorization to use some TV series or novels, her sister would send her the authorization and documents without saying a word. In the current situation, Kagawa really couldn't give her any compensation. But! How can I relieve the depression of not being able to eat rice? Xiangxue shouted in her heart. At this time, squad leader Lu Daiqing, who "happened" to be passing by the seats of the Tongue Tip Society group, spoke up: "How about, Kagawa, you tell Xiaoxue the stories you told her on the shuttle ship?" As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the friends in the seats except Kagawa lit up. Qiu Manman even choked on the rice grains that she had not completely swallowed because she wanted to agree loudly, which scared Nancy who was sitting next to her. [Story? What story? Something like The Count of Monte Cristo? That's too long.] "It's not that long. It's not Homer. In short, it's just..." Kagawa explained to Xiangxue the concept of the constellation story that he had mentioned in the shuttle. [So... those are stories made up by ancient people looking at the stars, right? What's the point of that? ] Xiangxue had an expression of disgust on her face, and Lin Ming, who was sitting next to her, also had an indescribable expression on his face. "That's not the case. Constellation stories originated from ancient Greek civilization 800 years ago. Ancient Greek civilization is the birthplace of civilization in Europe... that is, one of the continental plates of the earth. Behind these constellation stories is the rise and fall of ancient Greek civilization. Moreover, the fact that constellation myths have been passed down from ancient Greek civilization to the 21st century is enough to prove their charm. In these stories, there are gods, demigod heroes, and mythical beasts. And I remember that the code name of our fleet is Demeter, right? This actually also comes from ancient Greek mythology, and it has the same origin as the constellation stories." Kagawa couldn't help but defend these myths. Back then, she was a high school girl who was obsessed with astrological myths and horoscope fortune-telling. These little stories that seem a bit ridiculous now were also a precious part of her student days. But when she saw the students gathered around the dining table and the curious looks of Xiangxue and Lin Ming on the other side of the screen, Kagawa regretted it a little. "Well...I'm just explaining the concept." Kagawa spoke haltingly, looking at the classmates around him with wide eyes and curious faces, and felt like he was about to sweat. At this time, Ouyang Yating, who was sitting next to her, suddenly handed her something. Xiangchuan took a closer look and found that it was the water bottle she forgot to bring at noon. It was quite heavy in her hand and it should be filled with drinks. She raised her head and looked at Ouyang Yating, who had a rare gentle and caring smile on her face, and said: "President, accept your fate." Kagawa: "..."
You young people, can't you go for a walk after dinner? What kind of leisure and entertainment is it for the elderly to gather here and listen to stories? As night fell, a few strings of warm yellow lights were hung on the outdoor tables outside the cafeteria. The breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness on the summer night. Xiangchuan stood by the table, wiping her forehead with a tissue in her hand. Surrounding her were the class monitor Lu Daiqing, Ouyang Yating, Aino, Qiu Manman, Nancy, Xiangxue and Lin Ming who were on the video call, and several other students from the first grade class. They sat in a semicircle around the table, all looking at Xiangchuan. Kagawa coughed lightly, feeling somewhat uneasy, and said in a self-deprecating tone: "Okay, okay, since you guys want to hear it so much, I'll just tell you a few. What should I start with... We just mentioned Europe, right? Then let's talk about the story of Taurus. The image of this constellation comes from a bull - but this is not an ordinary bull, but a divine bull incarnated by Zeus himself." "Wait, Zeus?" Ino asked in confusion, "Isn't this the code name of the First Fleet?" Kagawa nodded: "Yes, that's Zeus. Zeus is the king of gods in ancient Greek mythology, in charge of the sky and thunder and lightning. He is very smart and powerful, but he also does some unreliable things. He is also a pervert who likes to flirt with young girls and other goddesses. It can even be said that most of the demigod heroes in Greek mythology can be traced back to Zeus's bloodline." "what?" Everyone exclaimed "Ah?" at the same time. Even Xiangxue and Lin Ming, who were frantically watching TV series on the other side of the video, were frightened by Zeus's setting. It's no wonder that among the ancient creations that people have come into contact with recently, only "The Legend of Zhen Huan" blatantly describes polygamy, and this is a setting combined with the background of the times. Now suddenly a stud-like man pops up, and his offspring are everywhere. This really refreshes the worldview of young people. Kagawa didn't wait for them to digest this bold setting, she continued: "In Phoenicia in ancient Greece, there was a princess named Europa, whose beauty attracted Zeus. In order to get close to her, Zeus turned into a snow-white, handsome bull... Don't look at me like that, I don't know how a bull can be handsome, this is described in mythology, and I don't think a bull can be that handsome." "What am I going to say? One day, Europa and her maids were playing on the grass when they saw the bull. They thought it was beautiful and docile, so they couldn't help but get close to it and even climbed on its back." "This is too hasty, to trust a cow like that?" Nancy couldn't help but complain. Kagawa shrugged: "Myths sometimes require such magical interactions to advance the story. Anyway, as soon as Europa sat on the bull's back, Zeus immediately carried her to the seaside at high speed, jumped into the sea, took her across the sea, and finally arrived at Crete." "Wait a minute, how did he swim across the ocean with a man? And how can a cow cross the ocean... a buffalo can't do that, can it?" Squad leader Lu Daiqing's face was full of disbelief. "Amazing, isn't it? This is a myth. All folk myths are based on wild imagination. There is no need to pay too much attention to logic." Kagawa grinned, appreciating the shock that modern young people felt when they were baptized by myths and legends. "On the island of Crete, Zeus restored his original appearance and united with Europa, who later gave birth to his offspring, including the famous 'minotaur' Minos. However, in historical records, Minos actually refers to the king of the ancient Minoan civilization. Since then, Taurus has become one of the twelve constellations of the Yellow Island, and the bull has also become a symbol of strength and nobility in ancient Greece." "Besides Minos, the most famous of Europa's children are Radamanthys, who became the judge of the underworld with Minos after his death, and the demigod hero Sarpedon." Finally finishing the story, Kagawa quickly opened the kettle and took a couple of sips of drink to calm down. Yes, it’s fruit milk, cool and very soothing to the throat.