This article aims, with the primitive thought of soul, to expound some functions of mirrors in Chinese ancient culture, such as getting rid of forces of evil, curing and preventing diseases, practicing divination and praying for rain etc.

• 本文运用原始灵魂观论述了镜在中国古文化中所具有的驱鬼避邪、治病防病、征兆占卜、祈雨等功能。