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 188
SACRIFICE. 143 head, a fowl, a cluck, a fisli and a pigs tripe, with slightvariations according to circumst;inces. The married daughters arein duty bound to do the same, but in many instances every childprovides a set, especially if the deceased is a person of greatdistinction. Thus the number of… … Candle Sticks with Incense Earner. Amongst the offerings are a couple of tapers, placed in candle-sticks of tin which have the shape of the character ^, »longlife. Between them stands a so-called hong-po 16 ^, or »incenseburner for the ancestors. It is square, has a cover and four feet,and on each…
Ancestor worship · Burial · Demonology · Witchcraft -- China · China -- Religion
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