The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden, E. J. Brill · leaf 111
establishments. 1 This reminds us of a similar English practice mentioned by Brand (Observations,Customs at Deaths, p. 439): »Laying out the corpse is an office always performedoby women, who claim the linen and other articles about the pei-son of the deceased»at the time of performing the… … The dressing is followed by an offeringof edibles called si si^ *, »taking leaveof life. This name intimates that thefamily are now becoming convinced thebody has really expired, and that theyare about to relinquish their hopes of itsreviving; so they offer it a parting mealbefore shutting it up in…
Ancestor worship · Burial · Demonology · Witchcraft -- China · China -- Religion
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