Format:
XII, 385 S
,
Ill., Kt., graph. Darst
,
23 cm
ISBN:
0520234081
Content:
Ancestors, ghosts, and gods in ancient China -- The Han cult of the dead and salvific religion -- Shanxiao: mountain goblins -- Plague demons and epidemic gods -- The song transformation of Chinese religious culture -- Wutong: from demon to deity -- The enchantment of wealth
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ethnology
,
Theology
Keywords:
China
;
Dämonenglaube
;
Geschichte 1000 v. Chr.-1911
;
China
;
Götter
;
Dämonenglaube
;
Ahnenkult
;
Geschichte 1000 v. Chr.-1911