| Abstract |
The belief of Jizha Shrines teemed with the philosophy of Confucianism. It integrated folk beliefs with the worship of ancient sages, serving as a reference to the folk beliefs of Six Dynasties. From the aspect of folk beliefs, it functioned as a sacred space for scholars and common people to interact with each other at Jizha Shrines. The wooden tablets of Taoist, Chang Ling, were considered rituals at the time, which inspired lots of tales of the supernatural and suggested the complicated relationship between Jizha Shrines, Taoism and folk beliefs. Analyzing from the aspect of politics and cultures, Jizha Shrines were once suppressed and dismantled in Eastern Han Dynasty. Along with the discovery of the tomb of Jizha, it provided a solid support of amenities for Jizha Shrines’ activities. Together with erecting local officials’ steles, paying respects and writing poetry, Jizha Shrines have accumulated cultural identification and political capital. The thesis will analyze how Jizha Shrines established the legitimacy of their activities by interacting with both the refined and the popular, integrating folk beliefs with the worship of ancient sages and earning official and cultural identification. Of the above, the qualities of Six-Dynasty’s folk beliefs can be further induced. |
