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The Legend of Miaoshan

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About The Legend of Miaoshan

Discovering myths of religious celibacy, of filial piety, and of ritual salvation of the dead, this book studies the legend of princess Miaoshan who defied her father by refusing to marry, and pursued her austere religious vocation to the death. It is for students of Chinese popular literature, theatre, and religion.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199266715
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 172
  • Published:
  • February 18, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 145x223x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 339 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: March 15, 2025

Description of The Legend of Miaoshan

Discovering myths of religious celibacy, of filial piety, and of ritual salvation of the dead, this book studies the legend of princess Miaoshan who defied her father by refusing to marry, and pursued her austere religious vocation to the death. It is for students of Chinese popular literature, theatre, and religion.

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