A Goddess with Bird’s Claws: An Exploration of the Image of Magu
In China, Magu is a household name for a female Daoist immortal. As a symbol of longevity, people believe that she can prolong their lives and bring them good luck. This paper takes the fact that Magu has hands that look like birds’ feet as a clue to sort out the evolution of the image of Magu. In t...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI
2023
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Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 7 |
| Further subjects: | B
Magu
B mythological archaeology B bird goddess B Daoist B Neolithic goddess |
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