Two salvation stories : "Xi Wangmu" and "Yunhua Furen" in The extensive records of the Taiping period
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Asian Cultural Studies
Publication Date
12-1-2009
Volume
35
First Page
15
Last Page
36
Abstract
Of the two major salvation stories in Jixian lu, “Xi Wangwu” and “Yunhua Furen,” the latter is a more creative piece of work as compared with the former. Du Guangting based it on the traditional story of Yaoji and transformed the goddess from the Virgin Goddess to the salvation goddess. In “Yunhua Furen”, Yunhua Furen takes up her new role of rescuing Yu from his dangerous situation. Yunhua Furen not only saves Yu, she also saves the entire country from the calamity of the great floods, which is indeed a virtuous deed and a meritorious achievement.
Print ISSN
04542150
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lau, Y.-p. G. (2009). Two salvation stories: "Xi Wangmu" and "Yunhua Furen" in The extensive records of the Taiping period. Asian Cultural Studies, 35, 15-36.