02163cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450025001412460028001662640051001943000047002453360026002923370026003183380036003445000031003805080025004115201317004365340045017536530021017988560042018197260UtSlPG20260610133204.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aGR1 aGan, Bao, active 317-32210a搜神記 volume 1-31 aSou Shen Ji, volume 1-3 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-01-01  aProduced by Sally Yu  aThe "搜神記 volume 1-3" by active 317-322 Bao Gan is a historical collection of stories that likely dates back to the early centuries of the Common Era. This book is a compilation of narratives surrounding various mythological figures, sorcerers, and legendary events from Chinese folklore and history. The overarching theme revolves around the supernatural, particularly how historical characters interacted with deities, spirits, and the mystical elements of nature.  The content of "搜神記 volume 1-3" is rich with tales that depict extraordinary characters such as shamans, immortal beings, and individuals gifted with magical abilities. Each story highlights different aspects of Chinese cosmology, magic, and moral lessons. Characters like 神農 (Shennong), the legendary emperor known for agricultural contributions, and figures who purportedly achieved immortality through various means populate the text. These narratives often blend the historical with the mythical, offering insights into ancient beliefs, the relationship between humanity and the divine, and the moral consequences of one's actions in pursuit of power or knowledge. Overall, the book serves as an intriguing exploration of early Chinese spirituality and the quest for immortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLegends -- China40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7260