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 384
Medium in the state of possession.(From a native image) SELF-MUTILATION OF POSSESSED MEDIUMS. 1277 of paper, which are to be placed upon the patient, or pasted onthe walls, as powerful huih hit or * blood-charms, in order tofrighten away the disease-demons; indeed, the vital fluid of any Fig. 25. … Prick-ball of a possessed medium. man has exorcising power, but strongest that power must be inthe vital fluid of a man in whom a shen resides. The mediumeven goes further, and thrusts through each cheek, upper arm orshoulder a dagger or so-called hoan-tsiong Cdo^, generals head,the hilt being a…
