Water Spirits of the Yangzi River and Imperial Power in Traditional China

Most research on the water spirits of the Yangzi has focused on popular worship and paid little attention to the Confucian discourse and its major role in establishing imperial legitimacy. Yet it is a crucial aspect to understand traditional politics in China. The water spirits of the Yangzi River a...

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Main Author: Hua Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/5/387