"Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture"
Chief Editor: Zeng Ying
Deputy Editor: Liu Zhuo
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Folk Gods
- God of Thunder
- God of Electricity
- God of Wind
- God of Rain
- God of Drought
- Zhong Kui
- Kitchen God
- Door Gods
- God of Wealth
- She Shen (feathered deity)
- God of Land
- City God
- Three Sisters of Hua Yue and Chen Xiang
- Three Officials (Three Emperors)
- Nine-Tailed Vixen
- God of Blessings
- Star of Longevity
- Chang'e
- Lishan Laomu
- God of Leather
- Jing Shen
- Erlang Shen
- God of Plague
- Insect King and God of Pest Control
- Ma Zu (Heavenly Empress)
- Ji Gong
- Bixia Yuanjun
Chapter 2: Taoist Deities
- Three Pure Ones
- Celestial Worthy of Primordial Origin
- Celestial Treasure of Spiritual Treasure
- Celestial of Moral Virtue
- Four Royal Ones
- Jade Emperor
- Northern Pole Star
- Celestial Emperor
- Earth Mother Goddess
- Eastern King
- Queen Mother of the West
Chapter 3: Ancestral Immortals
- Patriarch Laozi
- Zhang Tian Shi
- True Lord Xu
- Three Mao True Lord
- Ge Xian Weng
- Chen Tuan Lao Zong
- Two Xu True Lords
- Wang Chongyang
- Qiu True Lord
- Zhang Sanfeng
Chapter 4: Gods of the Stars
- Five Planetary Star Lords
- Dou Mu and Northern Dipper Star Lord
- Southern Dipper Star Lord
- Venus
- Kui Star
- Wenchang Star
- True Martial Great Emperor
- Zhinü
Chapter 5: Gods of Mountains and Rivers
- Mountain Gods
- Five Sacred Mountains' Gods
- Eastern Mountain Great Emperor
- Taishan Sanlang
- Nanyue God
- Xiyue God
- Beiyue God
- Zhongyue God
- Wuyi Jun
- Gods of the Four Seas
- River Gods
- Gods of the Huai River
- Gods of the Jiang River
- Gods of the Huaixi Waters
- Jiangxi Water God Xiao Gong and Yan Gong
- Yangzi River Yanziji Water God
- Zhejiang Various Tides Gods
- Poyang Lake Water God
- Poggua and Poguan
- Dagu and Xiaogu
- Tides Gods Wu Zixu
Chapter 6: Gods of Industries
Chapter 7: Pre-heavenly Saints
Chapter 8: Post-heavenly Immortals
Chapter 9: Guardians and Divine Generals
Chapter 10: Ghost World
Chapter 11: Monster World
Chapter 12: Gods in Buddhism
Chapter 13: Fairyland
Chapter 14: Magical World
Chapter 15: Ghost Stories and Fate Reading
Summary:
"Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture" is a monumental work that showcases China's mysterious culture comprehensively. This article provides a detailed analysis of the book from four aspects: cultural background, content overview, unique features, and value.
1. Cultural Background
China's mysterious culture has a long history and reflects the wisdom and traditions of the Chinese nation. "Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture" delves deep into the essence and characteristics of China's mysterious culture against this backdrop. Firstly, the definition and classification of mysterious culture help readers better understand the scope and content of China's mysterious culture. Secondly, the book explores the origins and development of mysterious culture, presenting the vicissitudes and evolution of China's mysterious culture from a historical perspective.
Furthermore, the book explores the significance and influence of mysterious culture in Chinese traditional culture. By examining the relationship between mysterious culture and religion, philosophy, and art, readers gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of China's mysterious culture to traditional Chinese culture.
2. Content Overview
"Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture" covers a wide range of aspects of mysterious culture from various fields. Firstly, the book introduces representative symbols and symbols of ancient Chinese mysterious culture, such as the Taiji diagram, Bagua, dragons, and phoenixes. Secondly, the book introduces the mythology and mysterious events in Chinese mysterious culture, such as the "Investiture of the Gods" and the "Legend of the White Snake." Additionally, the book delves into the secret arts and divination in Chinese mysterious culture, such as the I Ching (Book of Changes) and feng shui.
Moreover, the book emphasizes the regional and diverse nature of Chinese mysterious culture. By introducing and interpreting the mysterious culture of different regions in China, readers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the diversity and richness of China's mysterious culture.
3. Unique Features
"Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture" stands out for its comprehensiveness and authority. The book gathers research contributions from numerous experts and scholars. With authoritative interpretations and extensive documentation, readers are presented with an authentic portrayal of China's mysterious culture. Compared to other similar works, this book focuses on in-depth exploration and vivid descriptions of mysterious culture, allowing readers to better appreciate the charm of mysterious culture.
Furthermore, the book adopts a combination of illustrations and text, providing readers with a more visual and immersive experience of the unique charm of mysterious culture.
4. Value
"Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture" holds significant value in inheriting and promoting China's mysterious culture. Firstly, through comprehensive introduction and in-depth interpretation of mysterious culture, the book deepens readers' understanding and recognition of traditional Chinese culture, enhancing their cultural confidence. Secondly, by showcasing the unique charm of mysterious culture, the book sparks readers' interest and enthusiasm for the study of mysterious culture.
Lastly, the publication of this book is of great significance in preserving and inheriting China's mysterious culture. Through systematic organization and in-depth research of mysterious culture, this book provides important references and foundations for future generations to understand and study China's mysterious culture.
In conclusion, "Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture" vividly reveals the essence and characteristics of China's mysterious culture and holds significant value in inheriting and promoting China's mysterious culture. By introducing and interpreting ancient Chinese mysterious culture, this book presents the diversity and richness of China's mysterious culture comprehensively. "Complete Appreciation of China's Mysterious Culture" is not only academically valuable but also a captivating read.
