The Origin of Chinese Deities by Manchao, Cheng

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China: Foreign Languages Press, 1995. Trade Paperback. Good. Light wear to covers, text is occasionally and lightly marked in pencil. 241 pages, several pages of color illustrations, many in b&w.

Beijing, Foreign Languages Press , pp. 242 . Other. Used.

Foreign Languages Pr, Beijing, 1995. reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. China's ancient history is the root of modern Chinsese culture. It is audible, visible and touchable. Through the ages, unique traditions have exerted an influence on the Chinese people's thinking and behaviour, Stories about gods, ghosts, fairies and spirits have merged in the course of social progress. This shows that China had developed its own national tradition in creating gods since ancient times. With abundant historical material and exhaustive studies over many years, the author provides a vivid and interesting account of the twenty nine widely known and revered gods who influenced the lives of the Chinese people for many centuries. They include the Bodhisattva Guanyin, a goddess who helps the needy and relieves the distressed; Kitchen God, who is in charge of blessing the mortal King of Hell, sovereign of the ghost world; Jade Emperor, the highest ruler in heaven; and Jiang Taigong, who is responsible… Read More