Changes in Sacrifice by Burning and the Transfer of the Space Inhabited by Ghosts in China: Philological and Linguistic Perspectives

This paper analyzes changes in sacrifice by burning and the space inhabited by ghosts in ancient China from philological and linguistic perspectives. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, rulers believed that they could convey their offerings and reverence to their ancestors in heaven by burning fire...

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Main Authors: Cong Li, Yiyun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/2/158