Once upon a time, in the ancient days, far far north in a wild and wondrous land, there stood a towering mountain that reached up to the clouds.
很久很久以前，在远古时代，遥远的北方，有一片荒蛮而神奇的土地，矗立着一座直插云霄的高山。
Hidden deep within its forests, lived a group of giants known as the Kuafu tribe. Their leader, Kuafu, was a mighty figure with two golden snakes dangling from his ears and another two coiled in his hands.
在这深山密林深处，居住着一群被称为夸父族的巨人。他们的首领夸父，是一位身形魁梧的英雄，两耳挂着金色长蛇，双手各握一条金蛇。
The Kuafu people were kind-hearted, hardworking, and lived in harmony, enjoying every moment of their peaceful lives.
夸父族人心地善良，勤劳勇敢，和睦相处，享受着他们宁静祥和的生活。
But one year, the sun grew fierce and relentless, beaming down with such heat that trees crisped, rivers dried up, and the Kuafu tribe suffered greatly. Many of them fell ill and passed away.
但有一年，太阳变得异常炽热，无情地炙烤着大地，树木枯萎，河流干涸，夸父族人遭受了巨大的苦难。许多人病倒离世。
Kuafu, the brave leader, felt a deep sorrow in his heart. He gazed up at the sun and vowed, "This sun is too cruel! I must catch it and make it obey us."
勇敢的首领夸父心中充满了深深的哀痛。他仰望着太阳，立下誓言：“这太阳太残忍了!我一定要追上它，让它听从我们的指挥。”
His people tried to stop him, warning that the sun was too far and too hot, but Kuafu's heart was set. "For the happiness of my tribe, I must try," he said firmly.
族人们试图劝阻他，提醒他太阳太过遥远且炽热，但夸父心意已决。“为了族人的幸福，我必须一试，”他坚定地说。
With a heavy heart but a steady step, Kuafu bid farewell to his people and set off towards the rising sun. He ran like the wind, chasing the sun across the sky.
带着沉重的心情但坚定的步伐，夸父告别了族人，朝着初升的太阳出发。他如风般奔跑，追逐着天空中的太阳。
The earth shook with every stride he took, and wherever he paused, the soil from his shoes piled up into a great mountain. When he stopped to cook, the stones he used to support his pot became three towering peaks, standing tall and proud.
他每跨出一步，大地便为之震颤，而他停下脚步的地方，鞋底的泥土便堆积成一座座大山。当他停下来做饭时，用来支撑锅的石头竟化作了三座高耸入云的山峰，傲然挺立。
As Kuafu drew closer to the sun, his strength and hope grew. Finally, at the edge of the world where the sun set, he caught up.
随着夸父离太阳越来越近，他的力量和希望也日益增强。终于，在世界尽头的日落之处，他追上了太阳。
The blazing ball of fire hovered before him, its golden rays wrapping him in warmth.
那团熊熊燃烧的火球悬停在他眼前，金色的光芒将他笼罩在温暖之中。
Kuafu reached out with joy, but the sun's heat was overwhelming. Thirsty and exhausted, he ran to the Yellow River and drained it dry, then to the Wei River, drinking it all until not a drop remained. Still, he yearned for more.
夸父满心欢喜地伸出手去，但太阳的酷热却让他难以承受。又渴又累的他跑到黄河边，一口气将河水喝干，随后又跑到渭河边，将那里的水也一饮而尽，但仍觉不够解渴。
With one last burst of energy, Kuafu headed north towards a vast lake, hoping its waters would quench his thirst.
夸父用尽最后一丝力气，朝北方的一片浩瀚湖泊奔去，希望那里的水能够解他的干渴。
But alas, he never reached it. Halfway there, he collapsed from exhaustion and thirst.
但遗憾的是，他终究未能到达。在途中，他因筋疲力尽和干渴而倒下。
As Kuafu lay dying, his thoughts were filled with sadness for his tribe. With his last breath, he tossed his wooden staff aside.
夸父在弥留之际，心中满是对族人的悲伤。他用尽最后一口气，将手中的木杖扔出。
And where it landed, a lush peach forest sprang up, providing shade for travelers and sweet fruits to quench their thirst, a lasting gift from Kuafu to all who would follow in his footsteps.
木杖落地之处，一片茂密的桃林迅速生长起来，为过往的旅人提供阴凉，甜蜜的果实也让他们得以解渴，这是夸父留给后来者的永恒馈赠。