苗族是最早的稻作民族,在上古时期就开始了稻作。苗族生活在山水间,环境较为封闭,千年来依旧沿袭着农耕的传统,仍以水稻种植为主。牛作为苗族乡亲犁地的最好伙伴,成为了维系苗族人民生产和生活的重要支柱,自然得到人们的亲近与尊重,如果没有牛的协作,苗族人民是很难解决食物温饱问题的,自给自足的原始农耕方式使得苗族人家与牛结下了不解之缘。一、苗族人家与牛的渊源《苗族古歌》是中国流传下来的唯一非宗教典 Miao is the earliest rice-producing nation, began rice cultivation in ancient times. Miao living in the landscape, the environment is more closed, the millennium still followed the tradition of farming, rice is still dominated. As the best companion to the plowing of the Miao people, the cow has become an important pillar for maintaining the production and livelihood of the Miao people. Naturally, the people get close and respect. If there is no cow cooperation, it is very difficult for the Miao people to solve their food and clothing problems. The original farming methods make the Miao people and cattle formed a bond. First, the origins of Miao people and cattle “Miao ancient songs” is the only non-religious code handed down in China