Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 70 Gan, Bao, active 317-322 干寶 搜神記 volume 18-20 Sou Shen Ji, volume 18-20, 300 A.D. Produced by Sally Yu "搜神記 volume 18-20" by Bao Gan is a historical collection of supernatural tales compiled during the early centuries of the Chinese dynasties. The book encompasses various stories that delve into the intersection of the human world with the realm of gods, spirits, and mythical creatures. These narratives often explore themes of morality, destiny, and the consequences of human actions, shedding light on ancient Chinese beliefs and values regarding the supernatural. The content of these volumes presents a rich tapestry of stories featuring a variety of characters, from peasants to officials, who encounter strange phenomena or beings. Notable tales include those of people interacting with tree spirits, facing ancient snakes demanding sacrifices, and dealing with transforming animals that reveal deeper moral lessons. Each story serves not only to entertain but also to illustrate cultural insights, such as the importance of respect towards nature, the idea of retribution, and the intricate relationship between humans and the divine. Overall, the narrative style offers a glimpse into the beliefs and societal norms of the time, making it an intriguing read for those interested in folklore and ancient history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Legends -- China GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General 63104 63050 2024-10-03T12:49:02.472616 2023-10-04T03:42:03.493884 text/html text/html 63097 63043 2024-10-03T12:49:02.687633 2023-10-04T03:42:03.623884 text/html text/html 99756 2024-10-03T12:49:07.464599 application/epub+zip 98750 2024-10-03T12:49:05.279609 application/epub+zip 89286 2024-10-03T12:49:04.164616 application/epub+zip 187941 2024-10-03T12:49:09.002597 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183106 2024-10-03T12:49:06.818614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163016 2022-09-04T05:19:43.677950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52124 52121 2024-10-03T12:49:02.247617 2023-10-04T03:42:03.358831 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 51981 2020-12-30T10:42:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 24264 2020-12-30T10:42:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18721 2024-10-03T12:49:09.127586 application/rdf+xml 13496 2024-10-03T12:49:04.695609 image/jpeg 3303 2024-10-03T12:49:04.428606 image/jpeg 99435 2024-10-03T12:49:02.694618 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog zh.wikipedia en.wikipedia