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Author: Zhu Ying
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: In ancient times, due to the limitations of cognitive abilities and knowledge levels, people could not correctly understand Chinese characters and their origins, development, and functions, thus shrouding the written language in a mysterious aura, leading to the worship of characters. As early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties thousands of years ago, people used oracle bones for divination. Although it was based on the cracks of tortoise shells rather than characters, it can still be considered the origin of the worship of characters. Not only was the origin of characters shrouded in mystery, but the characters themselves were also believed to possess a certain mystical power—either containing the key to fate or foretelling the will of gods and spirits. People began to analyze the shapes of characters to predict fortune and decide what was auspicious or inauspicious, leading to the emergence of divination by character analysis. Does divination by character really work? This book, accompanied by vivid, lively, and elegant text and exquisite illustrations, presents a multi-faceted exploration of the origins of ancient divination by character and related interesting anecdotes, making it captivating to read. Additionally, the book deciphers and reflects on the methods and social functions of ancient divination by character, revealing the hidden mysteries behind it. The purpose is to help readers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of divination by character in folk culture and avoid superstition.