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Illustrated and Expanded Records of the Search for the Supernatural
original: "Chuxiang Zengbu Soushen Ji." This is a classic Ming and Qing dynasty compendium that catalogs gods, spirits, and immortals. The term "Chuxiang" indicates it is an illustrated edition, while "Zengbu" signifies it contains additional entries beyond the original 4th-century text by Gan Bao.
Volume? One
The Jade Emperor
original: "Yuhuang Shangdi." In the Chinese celestial hierarchy, the Jade Emperor is the supreme sovereign who rules over Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld. He is the divine counterpart to the earthly Emperor, presiding over a vast bureaucracy of gods who manage every aspect of human existence.
The Jade Emperor Illustrated and Expanded Records of the Search for the SupernaturalThe accompanying woodblock illustration depicts the Jade Emperor in full imperial regalia, seated upon a throne. He holds a ceremonial tablet called a "hu," symbolizing his authority and his role in receiving reports from subordinate deities. He is flanked by two attendants holding ceremonial fans, which signify his high rank and the dignity of his celestial court.
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