Legends of Hou Ji and the Culture of Jì Worship

Author: Cao Shujie
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "The Legend of Houji and the Culture of Ji Worship" is an excellent doctoral dissertation. Regarding the significance and research methods of this paper, it is already quite clear in the "Introduction." What makes this paper particularly outstanding is firstly, a comprehensive and systematic examination and study of the Houji legend, and secondly, an independent and in-depth research and summary of Houji culture. It is rich in documentary materials and has a high academic value, making it a valuable reference for studying the origins of Chinese civilization, ancient sacrifices, myths and legends, upper-class literature, pre-Qin history, and folkloristics. —Zhan Ziqing
"The 'Ji' in 'Sheji' — Houji is not only the ancestor remembered by the Zhou people but also the grain deity in traditional sacrifices, receiving great attention from ancient historians and Confucian scholars. He also holds an extremely prominent position in the sacrificial activities of ancient states and the people, exerting a special influence on ancient Chinese civilization. Due to the specific cultural significance and impact of Houji as a unique cultural phenomenon in the political, economic, and cultural aspects of ancient Chinese society, the study of Houji is not only an object of research in traditional disciplines such as history, literature, and Confucian studies but also deeply engages in contemporary social disciplines like folkloristics, mythology, historical anthropology, primitive religion, cultural sociology, and aesthetics. Therefore, this topic has a relatively broad academic space." —Lü Shaogang
The content of this book includes: Introduction, Comprehensive Discussion on the Study of Houji Culture, Examination of the Houji Legend, Examination of the Forms of Ji Worship, etc.