Ghosts and Gods - Eternal Scenery: Chinese Folk Culture (Color Illustration Edition)

Author: Yun Zhongtian
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The day of life's birth also signifies its death. Within this cycle, numerous ghost and god worlds have emerged, embodying humanity's ideals and exploration of the future and the unknown. Breaking free from the dogmas, confusions, and of the spiritual realm, peeling away the mysterious veil of ghosts and gods, and uncovering the idealistic brilliance of traditional Chinese culture, this book reevaluates the value of life. With vivid, engaging, and elegant text complemented by exquisite illustrations, it presents a multi-faceted perspective on the formation and development of the world. The book follows the evolution of Chinese belief in immortals as its vertical thread, intersecting with the abstract, ephemeral historical figures of various dynasties as its horizontal thread, offering a systematic and detailed introduction to this colorful and enigmatic world of immortals. It includes both the splendid Heavenly Palace and the gloomy Hell, the serene Moon Palace, the solemn Western Pure Land, and numerous folk myths, all woven together to create a breathtaking tapestry of the immortal world.