Face Reading -- A Color Illustrated Book of Chinese Folk Culture

Author: Zhu Ying
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Ancient Chinese physiognomy is a unique value judgment system with exceptionally rich connotations. It uses the eyebrows to judge a person's talent, the eyes to determine their status, the nose to assess their wealth, the ears to predict their fortune, the mouth to gauge their sincerity, the philtrum to evaluate their offspring, the (fermlines) to determine one's authority, and so on, with countless variations. Is physiognomy truly effective and trustworthy? This book presents a wealth of vivid, lively, and elegant text, accompanied by exquisite illustrations, offering readers a multi-faceted exploration of the origins of ancient physiognomy and the stories and legends associated with it, making for a captivating read. Additionally, the book deciphers and reflects on the methods and social functions of ancient physiognomy, aiming to deepen our understanding of it and help us avoid blind superstition. So, how should we approach fate and divination? Let us enter the mysterious world of "physiognomy," sift through the stones to find the gold, and extract the essence, believing that you will surely find the answers.