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 621
admits of no reasonable doubt, that among theevents which cause such cemeteries to arise all around in China,famine and inundations occupy the principal place, side by sidewith rebellions entailing the death of countless loyal wariors andpeaceful people. At Amoy, no special custodians are, as a… … 5 a <D c3 X! GRAVEYARDS ESTABLISHED BY MANDARINS. 1381 of so-called tang su, (see page 922), who from time to time collectmoney among themselves and others for repairing the graves. Most of these graveyards are not fenced in at all, but accessible onevery side. Only a few of those well cared for…
Ancestor worship · Burial · Demonology · Witchcraft -- China · China -- Religion
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