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The subject of this article is the study of ancient Chinese culture through Shan Hai Jing (Mountains and Seas Classics), known as the first geographical work of China. The work is basically a book of geography, but contains many knowledge in different fields such as history, ethnology, mythology, religion, zoology, botanics, mineral science and medicine. The classic Mountains and Seas, which has been discussed for about two thousand years, continues to be on the agenda in the scientific world because of its rich content. The work consists of eighteen sections of scientific inventions and practices, from surgeon to conservative medicine, traditional medicine, myths and legends, real historical events mixed with these myths and legends, religious beliefs and magic, etc. It is possible to find detailed information in a wide range of topics. In this study; along with the rich content of Shan Hai Jing, the approach to women and women in ancient Chinese culture will be studied in detail.

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