Shaman: Between Humans and Ghosts: Between Humans and Ghosts

Author: Song Zhaolin
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: "Shamanism—Between Humans and Gods" is written by Song Zhaolin. This book is part of the "Three-legged Crow Series," which includes: "The Temptation of the Pearl of the Dragon—Exploring the Theme of Folk Narrative Treasures," "Chinese Bird Beliefs—Reflections on the Avianized Cosmology," "Mazu's Charm—From a Commoner to a Sea Goddess," "The Eight Immortals—Legends and Beliefs," "Ula Notes—Fieldwork on Northeast Folk Customs," "Lingyun Pass Snow—Essays on Ethnic Mythology," "Symbolism—An Examination of a Folk Cultural Model," "Shamanism—Between Humans and Gods," "Guanyin—Sacred and Secular," and "Visitors from the Metaphorical World—Chinese Folk God of Wealth Beliefs." The "Three-legged Crow" is a solar bird in Chinese mythology. Embodied in light, it symbolizes life. Wang Chong's "Lunheng·Shuo Ri" states: "There are three-legged crows in the sun." The "Huainanzi" says: "During Yao's reign, ten suns appeared simultaneously, scorching the plants and grass. Yao ordered Yi to shoot down nine of the suns. The nine suns in the sky died, and their feathers fell." One of the remaining suns had three legs and was revered as the essence of the sun or the driver of the sun chariot by the ancient Chinese people. This book is the "Shamanism" volume in the Three-legged Crow Series, featuring dozens of essays by Mr. Song Zhaolin on the relationship between humans and gods. The book is comprehensive, richly illustrated, and offers unique theoretical insights. It has high scientific and academic value, making it a valuable reference for scholars and readers interested in this field.