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100 1 _aGan, Bao, active 317-322
245 1 0 _a搜神記 volume 4-10
246 1 _aSou Shen Ji, volume 4-10, 300 A.D.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508 _aProduced by Sally Yu
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- China
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7270
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