Magicians (fangshi) in the official dynastic history of China. The biography of Guan Lu

Authors

  • Наталья Николаевна Власова St. Petersburg State University, 7-9, Universitetskaya nab., St. Petersburg, 199034, Russian Federation

Abstract

Since ancient times China has developed the cult of knowledge, so any person who gained knowledge regardless whether he was or was not involved in academics commanded great respect, and the magician oft en provided public service. Biography of Guan Lu, carefully considered in the article, along with the biographies of other magicians fangshi, is an excellent material for both researchers of magical practices and researchers of literature, since the texts of the biographies give impetus to the creation of works of other genres. In addition, they are also interesting examples of historical biographies with all their formal features.

Keywords:

China, dynastic histories, magicians, fangshi, Guan Lu, fortunetelling

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Published

2011-09-20

How to Cite

Власова, Н. Н. (2011). Magicians (fangshi) in the official dynastic history of China. The biography of Guan Lu. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Asian and African Studies, (3), 42–46. Retrieved from https://aasjournal.spbu.ru/article/view/2587

Issue

No. 3 (2011)

Section

History and source studies

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