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The Origin of Chinese Deities

Manchao Cheng

出版	Foreign Languages Press, 1995
主題	Literary Criticism / Asian / GeneralReligion / Buddhism / GeneralReligion / EasternSports & Recreation / Martial Arts / General
ISBN	71190003069787119000305
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=3pIRAQAAIAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋

Through the ages, unique traditions have exerted an influence on the Chinese people's thinking and behavior. Stories about gods, ghosts, fairies and spirits have emerged in the course of social progress. With abundant historical materials 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; Zhong Kui, a hero in vanquishing ghosts and demons; 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 for granting titles to gods. Why and how are they enshrined and worshiped by the masses and even by the rulers? This book gives the answers scientifically and objectively, thus presenting one aspect of the Chinese popular culture. This is helpful in the understanding of people's religious beliefs, and of archeology, history, sociology, psychology, and folk literature. -- From publisher's description.