God of the gate, protector of the door: door gods (menshen) in chinese popular religion
The door plays an important part in religious rituals and beliefs throughout many cultures and thus is often considered to be the residence of some spirit or is appointed a special protective deity. In China, door gods are called menshen and are associated with the lunar New Year celebration. The...
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| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/8962 |