Chinese folk gods

Author: Ma Shuti
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Publish Date: 1997-01-01
Features: China is a country rich in the tradition of creating deities, with a history as long as its traditions, a vast number, and an extensive variety, leaving one in awe. Folk deities are also diverse and all-encompassing, including our nation's ancestral gods, love gods, marriage gods, fertility gods, gods of fortune, longevity, happiness, and wealth, as well as gods who protect daily life and production, and gods of various trades. They are connected to all aspects of people's lives, from birth, aging, and illness to food, clothing, housing, and transportation. This book, written in a light-hearted style, provides a systematic and comprehensive description of Chinese folk deities, reflecting the full picture of folk god () belief in China. The book is preceded by numerous illustrations, making the entire work more vivid and lively.