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 150
g a hundred coppercoins, takes off his robe and cap, and goeshis way. The exorcism described is generally calledsoe tmny *, »to wash clean. As the remainderof the water passes for a powerful preservativeagainst short-sightedness, the mourners andattending friends dip their fingers in it and rub… … Amulet for Purification. %■ 2 M^TJt- 3 ^m. i^n- 1 1 0 FUNERAL RITES. a small tea-cup full of the water is sent to bis house, that liealso may take advantage of its useful projjerties; copies of thecharms used by the priest, however, are occasionally sent instead,to enable the family to prepare for…
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