An introduction to oriental myth, religion and philosophy from the Shang Dynasty, 1766-l122 BC, to rites connected with ancestor worship as practised today in Taiwan.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014512
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mythology, Oriental
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Taiwan - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mythology, Oriental
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)