Name: Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads: Creating an Identity
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Author: Ter Haar, Barend
ISBN: 9789004119444

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Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads: Creating an Identity

Type

Physical Book

Author

Barend Ter Haar

Publisher

Brill

Year

2000

Language

English

Pages

536

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.3 x 16.2 x 3.9 cm

Weight

0.95 kg.

ISBN

9004119442

ISBN13

9789004119444

Synopsis "Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads: Creating an Identity"

The extensive ritual and mythological lore of the Chinese Triads form the scope of this new paperback title in Brill's Scholars' List. The author critically evaluates the extant sources and offers a wealth of contextual information. The core of the book is formed by a close reading of the initiation ritual, including the burning of incense, the altar, the enactment of a journey of life and death, and the blood covenant. Different narrative structures are also presented. These include the messianic demonological paradigm, political legitimation, and the foundation of myth. Triad lore is placed in its own religious and cultural context, allowing radically new conclusions about its origins, meanings and functions. This book is of special interest to social historians, anthropologists, and students of Chinese religious culture.

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