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100 1 _aGan, Bao, active 317-322
245 1 0 _a搜神記 volume 11-14
246 1 _aSou Shen Ji, volume 11-14 (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 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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- China
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7271
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