Folk God's Blessing Great Almanac

Author: Dongfang Ji Bai
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The matters of ghosts and gods are secondary. That which is invisible and intangible is difficult to comprehend. Without understanding it, one should focus on daily life. The Master said: "If one cannot serve people, how can they serve ghosts? If one does not know life, how can they know death?" This fully explains it. — Song Zhu Jia
Why are there sun, moon, and stars in the sky? Why are there mountains and rivers on the earth? Why are there spring, summer, autumn, and winter in a year? Why do day and night alternate endlessly? These were questions that ancient people could never understand. Thus, they attributed everything to deities. This book introduces many gods and spirits that still have a foundation in Chinese folk beliefs. From a modern perspective, the compilers have conducted serious research and arguments on the origins and development of these once-invincible deities revered by the common people. Most of the deities are accompanied by rare and exquisite illustrations, making the entire book engaging. For readers who wish to learn about the origins and stories of the myriad Chinese folk deities, this is truly an invaluable book.