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In Search Of The Supernatural

In Search Of The Supernatural(《搜神记》/《搜神記》) is a collection of supernatural stories in the form of notes written by the Eastern Jin historian Gan Bao. The original version is lost, and the current version is compiled and augmented by later generations. It consists of 20 volumes and contains 454 stories of varying lengths. The main characters include ghosts, monsters, and immortals, and the stories are a mix of Buddhist and Taoist beliefs. They often tell of supernatural events involving gods and spirits, and some are based on folk legends. The stories in The Search for the Supernatural are generally short and simple in plot, but they are full of imaginative and romantic imagery. They are considered the first Chinese mythological novels, and they have had a profound influence on later literature.

Cui Wenzhi’s Study of Immortality: Transformation of Prince Qiao’s Elixirs

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Cui Wenzhi learns the path to immortality from Prince Qiao, leading to a surprising transformation.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags Cui Wenzhi, elixirs, immortality, Prince Qiao, Transformation

Ge You Rides a Wooden Sheep: A Tale from the Western Zhou Dynasty

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Discover the intriguing story of Ge You, a Qiang tribesman who carved wooden sheep, and how his journey led to an immortality legend during the Western Zhou dynasty.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags folklore, Ge You, immortality legend, Western Zhou dynasty, wooden sheep 7 Comments

Shimen’s Fire Control: Ascension of the Dragon Master

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Explore the master's remarkable ability to ignite fire, his discipleship, and the tragic events involving Kong Jia and the master's demise.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags Dragon Master, Dragon tamer, fire manipulation, immortality, Kong Jia, peach blossoms, tragic events 1 Comment

Pengzu Immortal Room: Ancient Legend and Mystical Shrine

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Explore the mystical Pengzu Immortal Room, a legendary shrine from the Yin Dynasty associated with Emperor Zhuanxu. Discover the ancient tale, herbal secrets, and the power of rain prayers.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags Ancient Legend, Emperor Zhuanxu, Gui Zhi herb, Mystical Shrine, Rain prayers, Tiger guardians, Yin Dynasty 1 Comment

Woyuan Herb Gathering: The Pine Nut Enthusiast with Extraordinary Abilities

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Meet Woyuan, an old man from Huai Mountain known for gathering herbs and his love for pine nuts. His unique abilities and gifts of pine nuts to Emperor Yao held the promise of long life.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags Emperor Yao, extraordinary abilities, herb gathering, pine nuts, Woyuan 1 Comment

Ning Fengzi Self-Immolation: The Mysterious Tale of an Ancient Potter

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Discover the intriguing story of Ning Fengzi, an ancient potter in the time of the Yellow Emperor, who achieved mystical powers and self-immolated.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags Ancient Potter, Mysterious Tale, Ning Fengzi, Self-Immolation, Yellow Emperor 1 Comment

Chi Jiang Zi Yu: From Flower Eater to Windwalker Carpenter

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
A mythology figure from the time of the Yellow Emperor, known for not eating grains and selling silk ropes. Discover his story in ancient China.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags carpenter, Jiaofu, silk ropes, Yellow Emperor 1 Comment

Rain Master ChiSongZi: Deity of Rain and Divine Medicinal Knowledge

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Chisongzi, the Rain Master from ancient Chinese mythology, possessed divine knowledge of medicinal herbs, the ability to control rain, and a connection to immortality.
Categories In Search Of The Supernatural Tags Chisongzi, Divine Medicine, Emperor Ku, immortal, Kunlun Mountain, Queen Mother of the West, Rain God, Rain Master, Shennong 3 Comments
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