Emperor Wu Zhao and her pantheon of devis, divinities, and dynastic mothers

Introduction: Wu Zhao and her pantheon of female political ancestors -- Part I. The goddesses of antiquity -- Wu Zhao as the late seventh-century avatar of primordial goddess Nüwa -- Sanctifying Luoyang: the Luo River goddess and Wu Zhao -- First ladies of sericulture: Wu Zhao and Leizu -- Part II....

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Main Author: Rothschild, N. Harry (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Columbia University Press [2017]
In:Year: 2017
Series/Journal:The Sheng Yen series in Chinese Buddhist studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Tang Wu Hou, China, Kaiserin 624-705 / China / Religious policy (Motif) / State religion / State cult / Cult / Ancestor cult
Further subjects:B Religion And Politics History China
B Wu hou, 624-705
B Goddesses, Chinese History
B Ancestor worship History China
B Buddhism and state History China