Panoramic Folk Beliefs Pantheon

Author: Pan End
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Features: This book aims to cultivate people's moral character through the noble virtues and virtuous deeds of the deities they believe in, enabling them to discern right from wrong, distinguish between good and evil, and abandon evil practices. The deities selected for inclusion are primarily the more renowned figures from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism worshipped in temples, shrines, palaces, and monasteries, as well as the indigenous folk deities native to the Min region. The book provides detailed introductions to the origins, evolution, and social influence of these deities. The collected materials include both written records from historical texts, local gazettes, or Buddhist and Taoist scriptures, as well as folk legends that have been passed down orally and are little known to the general public. The content is well-supported by evidence and logically reasoned. It combines knowledge, interest, and practicality, making it highly readable. The book is accompanied by 122 illustrations and 172 praises, decrees, and incantations for the deities, along with their birthdates, making it a valuable resource for studying Chinese religion, folklore, and traditional culture.