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Deifying Chinese trades: Stories of patron gods.

This book is a fascinating insight into the traditions and beliefs that surround popular Chinese trades. Jingyu and Sing's translation can be quite poetic at times, making for a charming and engaging read. The stories themselves are unique and offer a perspective on Chinese folklore that is not often explored in Western literature. Overall, if you are interested in Chinese culture or folklore, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Patron Gods of Popular Chinese Trades

Regular price RM36.91 MYR Now RM18.27 MYR Save 51%
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ISBN: 9789813068865
Authors: Chan Kok Sing
Publisher: Asiapac Books
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion
Related Topics: History, Anthropology, Asia
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Stories about the various Chinese trades including medicine, wine-making, tea planting and brewing, bean curd, and theatre productions have become an integral part of Chinese folk literature. The characters in these stories are often deified as patron gods that people pray to for blessings.
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Deifying Chinese trades: Stories of patron gods.

This book is a fascinating insight into the traditions and beliefs that surround popular Chinese trades. Jingyu and Sing's translation can be quite poetic at times, making for a charming and engaging read. The stories themselves are unique and offer a perspective on Chinese folklore that is not often explored in Western literature. Overall, if you are interested in Chinese culture or folklore, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.