The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, custom and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden : E. J. Brill · leaf 375
iated with the elementWater (cf. Bk I, p. 983); redchasubles must then not beworn, since red is the colourof Fire. The chasuble is worn overa so-called to i^ or ** dressof the Taoists, which is aplain black gown without anyornamentation at all. It hasvery spacious sleeves, and abroad lapel,… … Sun, worn by a sai Tcong upon his head. ^i:*- CHAPTER IV. POSSESSED MEDIUMS, EXORCISTS AND SEERS. The specialists of Wu-ism, who act as seers, soothsayers and exor-cists by the power of spirits which possess them, have been observedby us on pp. 983 seq., engaged in processions which are organizedin…
