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Ancient Chinese Body Divination: Its Forms, Affinities and Functions

Ancient Chinese Body Divination: Its Forms, Affinities and Functions

Ancient Chinese Body Divination: Its Forms, Affinities and Functions - 2024

by Lessa, William A

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Trinity: Orchid Press, 2024. The ancient Chinese art of body divination, while still little known in the West, remains actively practiced today in several Asian countries. The art attracted some interest as the New Age movement developed in the late 20th century, yet to date, aside from the present volume, no complete treatment of this subject is available in English. The American folklorist and anthropologist William Lessa undertook study of Chinese body divination prior to its popularization in the West. Drawing on ancient Chinese texts and first-hand experience while in Taiwan, Lessa's treatment of the subject, now available in this new, improved edition, offers a rich and authoritative review of this fascinating art, shedding light on its origins, history and practice, as well as an extensive comparison with Western divination principles. x, 217 pp., 41 b&w figures, bibliography, index.. Second edition. Softbound. New. 23 x 15 cm..
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  • Title Ancient Chinese Body Divination: Its Forms, Affinities and Functions
  • Author Lessa, William A
  • Binding
  • Edition Second edition
  • Condition New
  • Publisher Orchid Press, Trinity
  • Publication date 2024
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 002290
  • Size 23 x 15 cm.

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