Dragon Bones - Ritual, Myth and Oracle in Shang Period China
| Author | : Jan Fries |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 838 |
| Release | : 2013-09-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1905297637 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781905297634 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (634 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Dragon Bones - Ritual, Myth and Oracle in Shang Period China by : Jan Fries
Download or read book Dragon Bones - Ritual, Myth and Oracle in Shang Period China written by Jan Fries and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title provides an insightful exploration of ritual, myth, and oracles in Shang Period China (16th-11th century BCE). Combining wide-ranging scholarship with pragmatic practicality, the author shines a light on one of the most obscure and least-known areas of ritual practice in the ancient world, demonstrating its value and connection to the development of magical practices in China over a period of many centuries.
