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Researches Into Chinese Superstitions 1915

Sorry for the lack of posts recently – I’ve been rather busy with other stuff so have neglected the blog somewhat. Anyway, today I have some amazing illustrations from a 1915 publication entitled ‘Researches Into Chinese Superstitions’ by Henry Doré. This appears to be a multi volume work and these particular illustrations are taken from the ‘Second Part – The Chinese Pantheon, Volume X The Boards of Heavenly Administration’ (a bit of a mouthful!). I don’t know much else about the text as it is written in French / Chinese but it seems to concern, as the title suggests, Chinese Gods & Goddesses, although there also seem to be a lot of references to diseases, medicines, remedies and suchlike. I also have no idea who creator of the illustrations is, although they are obviously Chinese in origin.

The Goddess Hastening Childbirth
the goddess hastening childbirth Researches Into Chinese Superstitions 1915

The Mother of Lightningthe mother of lightning Researches Into Chinese Superstitions 1915

The Lord of Remedies & Medicinal Plants
the lord of remedies medicinal plants Researches Into Chinese Superstitions 1915

Yu-Hwa-Lung The God Who Happily Terminates Small-Pox
yu hwa lung the god who happily terminates small pox Researches Into Chinese Superstitions 1915

Tin-Kiao A Personification of T’ai-Sui
tin kiao a personification of tai sui Researches Into Chinese Superstitions 1915

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3 Responses to “Researches Into Chinese Superstitions 1915”

  1. These are fantastci, Steve. I love the mother of lightening, but the small pox terror is rather fascinating too!

    Enjoy the journey.

    Mandy

  2. Wow, Steve those are great pics and information! I like the fact that each drawing has authentic Chinese title in upper-left corner.
    The Personification of T’ai Sui is confucious, I mean confusing. :-)

  3. Hi Steve
    I’ve never seen anything like these before, very interesting.
    Thanks for sharing :)
    cheers
    Steve

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