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 71
Nail-chair, whip, and sword of exorcist. EXORCISING PROCESSIONS NOWADAYS. 983 for some weeks, or even longer. As it is the gods who prescribethe programme, or at least considerable items of it, the processionsnot seldom differ considerably. I have seen one winding throughstreets and lanes quite…
