Major Supernatural Events in Chinese Folk Legends.

Summary

The construction of the Three Gorges Dam, from 1994 to 2006, sparked supernatural events attributed to the disruption of the Yangtze River's dragon vein. Despite warnings from feng shui experts about potential disasters, construction proceeded. Rumors of a massive snake unearthed during construction and mysterious illnesses among workers near Fengdu Ghost City heightened fears. Supervisors experienced ominous dreams featuring King Yama, warning against flooding the Netherworld. Their subsequent neglect of a promise to relocate Yama's statue led to tragic outcomes, including their untimely deaths. Local authorities later rebuilt Fengdu Ghost City, but tales of supernatural occurrences persist, highlighting the dam's controversial legacy in Chinese culture.

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