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The Writ of the Three Sovereigns : From Local Lore to Institutional Daoism.

In 648 CE, Tang imperial authorities collected every copy of the Writ of the Three Sovereigns (Sanhuang wen) from the four corners of the empire and burned them. The formidable talismans at its core were said not only to extend their owners' lifespan and protect against misfortune, but also pro...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Steavu, Dominic
Other Authors: Bokenkamp, Stephen, Tim, Lai Chi
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Honolulu : University of Hawaii Press, 2019.
Series:New Daoist studies.
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Online Access:Texto completo