Explanation of Folk Culture in the Book of Songs

Author: Wang Wei
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book explores the Book of Songs from an ethnological perspective, hence it is necessary to explain some basic ethnological issues relevant to this book. The Book of Songs is a collection of ancient Chinese poetry and, from an ethnological standpoint, it is also a scroll reflecting the folk customs of ancient China. This book collects and studies material production folk customs such as hunting, animal husbandry, agriculture, sericulture, and textiles, as well as trade and transportation folk customs, and life-related folk customs such as food, clothing, shelter, and travel. It also examines ceremonial folk customs, marriage folk customs, folk customs related to seasons, festivals, and beliefs, as well as recreational folk customs. By establishing the ethnological culture of the Book of Songs, it showcases the ethnological cultural connotations of the Book of Songs and the aesthetic preferences of people at that time.