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Background: Luoshen occupies a special position in Chinese literature and fine arts, and has been loved by literati since ancient times. Objective: By analyzing the image and connotation of the Luoshen image, researchers try to appreciate the fusion and transformation of the Luoshen image in history. Methods: By searching documents, paintings, and objects in museum collections, the changes of Luoshen in documents and paintings were compared and studied. Results: It can be found that the image of Luoshen has undergone three fusion changes: Luoshen was originally the god of Luoshui, the consort of the River God, and Mi Fei was the daughter of Fuxi. In the Western Han Dynasty, Luoshen and Mi Fei were integrated into one goddess. Luoshen was named Mi Fei and became the water god in charge of Luoshui. Later, the goddess Luoshen merged with Zhen Fei in reality, and Luoshen changed from god to fairy, becoming the fantasy lover and object of affection in the hearts of scholars. The rise of beautiful female painting in the Ming and Qing dynasties reduced the goddess Luoshen’s feminine attributes and transformed her into a secular beauty. Conclusion: In the three conversions, her divinity and duties were continuously weakened, and she realized the transformation from god to fairy to human. The first two transformations exist mainly in literary works, while the third is reflected in images. The image of Luoshen appeared later in painting works than in literature. The images of Luoshen in literature and painting complement each other. The two promote and influence each other to form the Luoshen image together.:
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