Abstract: The most well-known myth of the Bai is The Myth of Jiulong, which has evolved into the Myth of Nine Dragons among the
Bai folk people as well as the mythical origins for royal and aristocratic families. Later generations make up gan- sheng myths
（induced myths）for their forebears on the purposes of constructing their own social status with the "divinity" or finding a justification
for their vested authority. "Jiulong Zuyuan Biaoshu"（An Explication on the Origins of "Jiulong"）is such a case. In addition, gansheng
myths make the people who were born of gods divine as well as earthly, such as Duan Chicheng, one of the local gods of the Bai.
In short, being connected with gods is a way to find reasonable explanation and build prestige.

Key words: the construction of divinity, the Bai, gan-sheng myth, Jiulong Text