（来源：猛犸新闻） 【#河南发现7500年前人面獠牙陶塑#】记者从2025年度河南考古工作成果交流会上获悉，考古人员在新 郑裴李岗遗址取得多项成果。2025年，除补充发掘2024年未完成探方以外，新发掘裴李岗及旧石器时代 晚期遗存面积500余平方米。东部生活区发现多室建筑及火塘堆积，出土具有特殊意义的人面獠牙陶 塑。郑州市文物考古研究院助理馆员刘启介绍，这批陶塑距今约8000至7500年，着重表现了人物和动物 头像，部分人面形象具有面具化特征，以人面獠牙形象最为特殊，头部呈"介"字形，可能是后期神像形 象的重要源头之一，推测是祭祀所用，反映出当地人群的精神信仰和审美。南部墓葬区大致厘清南边 界，发现灰坑、墓葬及窑址，完善了聚落生活单元遗迹组合。西部墓葬区新发掘多座墓葬，分布密集且 叠压关系复杂，随葬品差异反映出当时的社会分化。西部旧石器区明确了旧石器时代晚期不同阶段的遗 存特征与年代序列。（新华社河南分社） ...

Core Points - The article discusses the significance of wild vegetables in Chinese culture, particularly during the "Xiao Man" festival, which emphasizes the consumption of bitter vegetables [2][3] - It highlights the historical context of wild vegetable consumption, referencing classical texts and the evolution of the understanding of "bitter vegetables" [2][11] - The article also explores the various interpretations and uses of bitter vegetables in ancient literature, including their role in rituals and culinary practices [7][10][21] Group 1 - The term "bitter vegetable" has been consistently associated with "Ku Cai" (苦菜), particularly in the context of historical texts and folk traditions [2][11] - The article references the "Wild Vegetable Manual" by Wang Pan, which documents various wild vegetables and their uses, indicating a long-standing cultural appreciation for these plants [2][10] - The consumption of bitter vegetables is linked to traditional beliefs, such as the idea that eating them during "Xiao Man" can lead to good fortune in the following year [22] Group 2 - The article mentions the historical significance of wild vegetable gathering as a ritualistic practice, often associated with offerings to deities and ancestors [7][8] - It discusses the various types of bitter vegetables mentioned in classical literature, including their names and characteristics, which reflect the diversity of wild plants in Chinese cuisine [10][12] - The cultural narrative around bitter vegetables also includes anecdotes and poetry from historical figures, illustrating their importance in both culinary and literary contexts [19][21]