The dragon, image, and demon : or, The three religions of China, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism : giving an account of the mythology, idolatry, and demonolatry of the Chinese (1886)
DuBose, Hampden C · London : Partridge · leaf 416
The Star Gods. ais Happiness, Office, and Age.—This group of star deities is worshipped more than any other, and this scroll hangs in a hundred thousand homes, for besides happiness, office, and length of life, the Chinese only pray for riches and sons. The picture is worshipped at … Stars of Happiness, Office, and Age. the feast in the reception hall with the usual kneelings and knockings. Birthday services are of frequent occurrence, especially on the sixtieth, seventieth, and eightieth anniversaries of the natal day. Among merchants, at such a time, the counters are removed…
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