《古谣谚》·卷十一

時人為胡母顥語

南史宋明帝紀

禾絹開眼諾。 胡母大張橐。

Words referring to a powerful yet very corrupted official in the court at the time.

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永明中魏地童謠

南史齊武帝紀

赤火南流喪南國。

A children’s song predicting the end of a dynasty.

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百姓為東昏侯歌

南史齊廢帝東昏侯紀

閱武堂。 種楊柳。 至尊屠肉。 潘妃酤酒。

A song sung by people concerning the last emperor of Qi, who was at his best indulging in silly and unnecessary luxuries and plays.

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柳達摩引北方童謠

南史陳武帝紀

石頭擣兩襠。 擣青復擣黃。

A children’s song correctly predicting the difficulties of a military action against the current cityof Nan Jing in the south.

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梁時童謠

南史陳武帝紀

虜萬夫。 入五湖。 城南酒家使虜奴。

A children’s song concerning the failure of a military action by a northern kingdom against a southern kingdom.

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陳人為齊雲觀歌

南史陳後主紀