The Bestowal of Noble Titles upon the Mountain and Water Spirits in Tang China
In the Tang era, official sacrifices to mountain and water spirits became more methodical than those of the preceding dynasties. What deserves more attention is that the imperial court bestowed noble titles, which were normally awarded to aristocrats and powerful officials, on the twenty-eight mount...
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/3/229 |