Chinese Superstitions (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Joshua Vale

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330396456 ISBN 13 : 9781330396452

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unravel the colorful world of Chinese superstitions and discover how beliefs shaped daily life, from birth to burial. This book presents practical details of rituals, charms, and practices that guided households across generations, with clear explanations and historical context.

Structured as a compact survey, it highlights how people prepared for birth, managed death rites, and defended homes against unseen forces. You’ll glimpse a wide range of ceremonies, talismans, and customs that lived in everyday life.

• Explore how families exorcise evil influences at birth and seek lucky visitors for a child’s future.


• See the array of death customs, from spirit ladders to food offerings and household rituals.


• Learn about demon traps, door gods, swallowing monsters, and other protective devices used at entrances.


• Understand the ideas that shaped home design, divination tools, and the handling of “spirit” concepts.

Ideal for readers of cultural history and folklore who want a concise look at traditional Chinese beliefs and practices.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330396456
• ISBN 13: 9781330396452
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 55
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