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original: "古蹟" (Guji). These are historical landmarks, often associated with specific figures or events from China's past.
Tombs of Ancient Sages | Epitaphs of Ancient Sages | Remains of Famous Worthies | Ancient Sites of the Han River
Temples of Ancient Kings | Sand Wells of Ancient Sages | Ruins of Ancient Cities | Famous Temples and Ancient Sites
Altars and Shrines of Antiquity | Embankments of Ancient Sages original: "陂堰" (Beiyan). Refers to historical irrigation and water control projects. | Ancient Temples and Taxed Estates | Famous Daoist Temples and Ancient Sites
Mausoleums of Ancient Kings | Residences of Ancient Sages | Steles and Inscriptions of Famous Worthies original: "碑碣" (Beijie). Stone monuments used for commemorative purposes. | Famous Mountains and Ancient Sites
original: "仙境" (Xianjing). This section lists the sacred geography of Daoist mythology, mapping out the hidden homes of the immortals.
Transcendent Realms and Scenic Wonders | The Twelve Blessed Lands original: "福地" (Fudi). Minor sacred sites where the qi (life force) is particularly potent.
The Ten Great Grotto-Heavens original: "洞天" (Dongtian). Major sacred subterranean realms that connect to the heavens. | The Four Mountains in the Sea
The Twenty-Four Parishes original: "二十四治" (Ershisi zhi). Administrative and spiritual centers established by the early Celestial Masters school of Daoism. | The Three Islands of the Sea
The Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens | The Ten Continents of the Sea
original: "水府" (Shuifu). The divine administration governing the world's waters, from rivers to the deep sea.
The Lords of the Two Water Palaces | The Twelve Stream Spirits
The Great Gods of the Five Lakes | The Temples of the Three River Lords
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas | The Water Emperors of the Nine Rivers
The Kings of the Four Pure Springs
original: "卷之七" (Juan zhi ba).
original: "人紀" (Renji). A section dedicated to human society, including social classes, genealogy, and moral education.
Human Knowledge of the Constant and the Changing | The Regular Occupations of the Four Classes The traditional social hierarchy: scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. | ????
The Chart of the Ultimate Humanity original: "人極圖" (Renji tu). A philosophical diagram, likely related to Neo-Confucian views on the perfection of the human state. | The Origins of Clans and Lineages | ????
Illustrations for Warning the World original: "警世圖" (Jingshi tu). Moralizing imagery intended to steer the public away from vice. | The Categorization of Human Character | ????
Illustrations for Encouragement | The Categories of the Human Way | Household Rituals for a Virtuous Heart