搜神記 volume 4-10 by active 317-322 Bao Gan
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"搜神記 volume 4-10" by an active author known as Bao Gan is a collection of historical and mythical accounts that likely originated during the early centuries of the Common Era, during the Han Dynasty in China. The work is a compilation of stories featuring various characters, including historical figures, deities, and other supernatural entities. The narratives often center around themes of divination, luck, and the interplay between humans and the divine, illustrating
the culturally significant beliefs of that time. The opening portion of the text introduces a series of interconnected stories that explore encounters with gods and spirits, as well as omens and their interpretations in the context of human life. For instance, the narrative features Zhang Kuan, a court official who experiences a mystical encounter by the waters of the Wei River, alongside accounts of others like Wang Yu, a person affected by a vision foreshadowing future events. These stories weave together elements of myth, moral lessons, and reflections on fate, emphasizing the rich tapestry of belief in the supernatural that permeated the lives of people in ancient China. The structure of these tales suggests an ongoing dialogue between the mundane and the mystical, highlighting the era's fascination with the unseen forces influencing daily life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gan, Bao, active 317-322 |
|---|---|
| Title | 搜神記 volume 4-10 |
| Alternate Title | Sou Shen Ji, volume 4-10, 300 A.D. |
| Credits | Produced by Sally Yu |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Legends -- China |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7270 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07270-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 771 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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