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Shennong Among the Herbs

Leaves lie separately on a stone, their roots still muddy. Shennong follows the stream, leaving a half-sorted basket of herbs.

Into the Hills
01

Into the Hills

He parts the leaves along the streamside path.

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Mud on the roots, rain on the path.

Comparing Leaves
02

Comparing Leaves

A different leaf rests in each open hand.

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Roots and Soil
03

Roots and Soil

Fine roots lift out with the damp earth.

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At the Spring
04

At the Spring

Spring water slips between cupped hands.

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Sorting on Stone
05

Sorting on Stone

Fresh herbs are laid apart on a flat stone.

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A Small Taste
06

A Small Taste

A single leaf is lifted toward his lips.

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Rest Beneath a Tree
07

Rest Beneath a Tree

He rests beneath the tree, the leaves still in his hand.

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Reading the Soil
08

Reading the Soil

Soil falls through his fingers. The seeds wait in the dish.

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Sowing
09

Sowing

Seeds fall into the open furrow.

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The Returning Basket
10

The Returning Basket

Muddy roots catch the light at the doorway.

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