《國語》以語錄體裁記載了自西周到春秋初的諸國歷史，其中〈楚語下〉一篇記有楚昭王和大臣觀射父的對話。楚昭王對《周書》所載重、黎絕天地通一事有疑，因以問觀射父。觀射父乃對該事及祭祀的意義大發議論。對話內容充份反映當時知識份子的宗教觀：「民神異業」、「重視巫覡」、「祭祀有誠」、「神道設教」。

"Gaoyu" is historical book wrote by using dialogue form. 'Chuyu III' is a Part of "Gaoyu". It record the conversation between king Chu Zau and Goansherfu. There are lots of thought of religion in this article. There are four points in it: Never do what goads do, respecting the wizards and witch, offering sacrifices honestly and educating people by gods awfulness.