Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms: Volume 11 (Human Figures)

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"Your family is facing a great calamity. You should make crimson pouches crimson pouches: Small bags made of red cloth, a color traditionally associated with protection and the warding off of evil spirits. and fill them with cornelian cherries cornelian cherries: Known as zhuyu, these are the berries of the medicinal dogwood. In ancient folklore, their strong scent was believed to drive away malevolent spirits and illness. tied to your arms, then climb a high mountain and drink chrysanthemum wine original: 菊花酒 juhuajiu. A traditional beverage made from fermented grain and chrysanthemum petals, consumed for longevity and to expel "heat" or toxins from the body.."

"The disaster can thus be dispelled." [Huan] Jing Huan Jing was a disciple of Fei Changfang. This story is widely cited as the legendary origin of the Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival). followed his words and took his entire family to climb the mountain. When they returned at evening, they found that their oxen, sheep, chickens, and dogs had all died sudden, violent deaths The livestock died in place of the family, acting as a spiritual substitute for the calamity that was meant for the humans..