“祈雨”是中国古代宗教活动中的重要一环,它不仅呈现了中国“多神信仰”以及“靡神不举”的信仰特色,更反映了中国古代信仰发展的轨迹。周代是中国古代宗教活动发展的重要时期,周人的信仰观念和祭祀方法发生了很大的变化,也揭示了周代等级分明、以天命为依据的祈雨祭祀背后的实质。 “Praying for rain” is an important part of ancient Chinese religious activities. It not only shows the characteristics of faith in China as “polytheism” but also “extravagant spirit”, and moreover reflects the development of ancient Chinese faith Trajectory. Zhou Dynasty is an important period for the development of ancient Chinese religious activities. Zhou people’s beliefs and sacrificial methods have undergone tremendous changes. They also revealed the essence behind the sacrificial offering sacrifices made in the Ming Dynasty based on the heavenly faction.