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The Oracle Bone Inscriptions From Huayuanzhuang East

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Author : Adam C. Schwartz
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2019-11-18

The Oracle Bone Inscriptions From Huayuanzhuang East written by Adam C. Schwartz and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-18 with History categories.

Since 1899 more than 73,000 pieces of inscribed divination shell and bone have been found inside the moated enclosure of the Anyang-core at the former capital of the late Shang state. Nearly all of these divinations were done on behalf of the Shang kingsand has led to the apt characterization that oracle bone inscriptions describe their motivations, experiences, and priorities. There are, however, much smaller sets of divination accounts that were done on behalf of members of the Shang elite other than the king.First noticed in the early 1930's, grouped and periodized shortly thereafter, oracle bone inscriptions produced explicitly by or on behalf of "royal familygroups" reveal information about key aspects of daily life in Shang societythat are barely even mentioned in Western scholarship. The newly published Huayuanzhuang East Oracle Bone inscriptions are a spectacular addition to the corpus of texts from Anyang: hundreds of intact or largely intact turtle shells and bovine scapulae densely inscribed with records of the divinations in which they were used. They were produced on the behalf of a mature prince of the royal family whose parents, both alive and still very much active, almost certainly were the twenty-first Shang king Wu Ding (r. c. 1200 B.C.) and his consort Lady Hao (fu Hao). The Huayuanzhuang East corpus is an unusually homogeneous set of more than two thousand five hundred divination records, produced over a short period of time on behalf of a prince of the royal family. There are typically multiple records of divinations regarding the same or similar topics that can be synchronized together, which not only allows for remarkable access into the esoteric world of divination practice, but also produce micro-reconstructions of what is essentially East Asia's earliest and most complete "day and month planner." Because these texts are unusually linguistically transparent and well preserved, homogeneous in orthography and content, and published to an unprecedentedly high standard, they are also ideal material for learning to read and interpret early epigraphic texts. The Huayuanzhuang East oracle bone inscriptions are a tremendously important Shang archive of "material documents" that were produced by a previously unknown divination and scribal organization. They expose us to an entirely fresh set of perspectives and preoccupationscentering ona member of the royal family at the commencement of China's historical period. The completely annotated English translation of the inscriptions is the first of its kind, and is a vibrant new source of Shang history that can be accessedto rewrite and supplement what we know about early Chinese civilization and life in the ancient world. Before the discerning reader are the motives, preoccupations, and experiences of a late Shang prince working simultaneously in service both for his Majesty, his parents, and hisown family.

Oracle Bones Divination

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Author : Kostas Dervenis
language : en
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Release Date : 2013-12-17

Oracle Bones Divination written by Kostas Dervenis and has been published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-17 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.

The first complete guide to this ancient Greek form of divination • Explains how to cast and interpret this oracle using either coins or traditional animal bones • Reveals how the use of oracle bones predates the I Ching • Includes the complete matrix of oracle interpretations reconstructed by the author from stanzas in ancient Greek temples In ancient Greece methods of foretelling the future were widespread, whether they were official oracles of the gods or simple dice games to divine one’s luck. One of the most popular and accessible ways of determining one’s fate and fortune was through the ritual casting of animal bones, similar to the casting of coins or yarrow stalks with the Chinese I Ching. Kostas Dervenis explains how to interpret the casting of the oracle bones--either traditional sheep anklebones or coins--to answer your questions on love, health, wealth, and the future. Using the original stanzas discovered in ancient Greek temples in Greece and Turkey, the author reconstructs the complete matrix of interpretation for each possible casting of the bones. He explores how this practice traces back to the Golden Age of the Neolithic period in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria--predating the I Ching--and how it is still practiced today as the popular folk game of “knucklebones.” Providing the first complete guide to this ancient practice, Dervenis allows anyone to cast the bones for guidance, inspiration, and insight into their fate.

Oracle Bones Divination

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Author : Kostas Dervenis
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-12-17

Oracle Bones Divination written by Kostas Dervenis and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-17 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.

Sources Of Shang History

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Author : David N. Keightley
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1985

Sources Of Shang History written by David N. Keightley and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with History categories.

Divination With Osteomancy

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Author : Monique Joiner Siedlak
language : en
Publisher: Oshun Publications, LLC
Release Date : 2021-11-11

Divination With Osteomancy written by Monique Joiner Siedlak and has been published by Oshun Publications, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-11 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.

Have you always had an interest in the ancient practice of bone throwing, but you just didn’t know how to start learning? Perhaps all you’ve needed is an all-around guide that will introduce you to the world of bone throwing or bone casting! Bone reading is an ancient method of divination practiced throughout the world by various cultures. Not only will this book teach you how to practice this ancient method and how to perform bone readings, but it will also help you to connect yourself to your ancestors! Inside this book, you’ll find: The history of bone-throwing practices; What is bone-throwing and why is it beneficial; How to connect to the bones and do readings; How to bless and cleanse your bones, And so much more! Learn how to perform bone reading easily by using the guidance and tools described in this book! Divination with Osteomancy: A Beginner’s Guide Throwing the Bones teaches you the ancient art of bone throwing or bone casting and it gives you all the necessary tools to perform the act yourself successfully! If you’ve always wanted to take a deep dive into the world of divination or if you’ve been looking for an all-around guide – this book is a perfect fit for you! Look no further than this book and learn everything you ever wanted to know about bone-throwing! So, what are you waiting for?

The Oracle Of The Bones

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Author : Claire McCool
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994

The Oracle Of The Bones written by Claire McCool and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Divination categories.

The Oracle Of The Bones Book With Casting Bones And Casting Map Cloth

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Author : Claire O'Neil
language : en
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Release Date : 1994-07-01

The Oracle Of The Bones Book With Casting Bones And Casting Map Cloth written by Claire O'Neil and has been published by Thomas Dunne Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-07-01 with categories.

An exciting new oracle system based on the ancient African and Caribbean tradition of bone-casting. This unique pack contains everything needed to become an adept bone-caster in very little time, including four ceramic bones, a lay diagram--onto which the bones are cast--and an illustrated book with complete instructions and interpretations.