02182cam a22003133u 4500 7271 UtSlPG 20260610133205.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 GR Gan, Bao, active 317-322 搜神記 volume 11-14 Sou Shen Ji, volume 11-14 (300 A.D.) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by Sally Yu "搜神記 volume 11-14" by Bao Gan is a collection of historical narratives and mythological tales written during the early centuries of the Common Era. This work is part of the larger corpus of "Sou Shen Ji" (or "Records of the Search for Spirits"), which blends folklore, mythology, and anecdotes from various periods of Chinese history. The primary focus of these volumes is on the supernatural interactions between humans and spirits, gods, and mythical creatures, illustrating the profound beliefs and cultural values of the time. The content within these volumes features a tapestry of stories that include heroic deeds, the consequences of vengeance, themes of filial piety, and encounters with gods and demons. Characters range from skilled archers and noble kings to supernatural beings and common folk, each exhibiting traits and moral dilemmas that reflect the values of ancient Chinese society. Notable figures include the loyal son who defies death to honor his parents and the craftsmen whose creations possess supernatural qualities. Throughout the accounts, the narrative emphasizes morals and ethical behavior, resonating with the themes of loyalty, filial duty, and righteousness that were central to the era's worldview. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Legends -- China https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7271 49262 49262