Historical Images and Transition of Gu in Ancient Documents:Historical Transition of Gu
Author(s): DU Xiangyu
Pages: 88-97
Year: 2016 Issue: 4
Journal: Journal of Kunming Teachers College
Keyword: Gu; witchcraft of Gu; worms of Gu; poisons of Gu; diseases of Gu; birthplace of Gu; transition; environmental destruc-tion;
Abstract: The “Gu”is recorded as different forms such as witchcraft,worms,poisons and diseases etc.in ancient documents.Before the Republic of China,its existent forms and quantity showed an increasing trend with different forms in Yellow River basin,Yangtze River basin,southeast China,south of the Five Ridges and southwest areas and underwent the transferring process from the north to the south.In different historical periods,its transition has been affected by anthropic factors such as population migration,environmental destruction,cognitive concepts and natural factors.Among them,climate change and environmental destruction are the important exter-nal impetus.
Pages: 88-97
Year: 2016 Issue: 4
Journal: Journal of Kunming Teachers College
Keyword: Gu; witchcraft of Gu; worms of Gu; poisons of Gu; diseases of Gu; birthplace of Gu; transition; environmental destruc-tion;
Abstract: The “Gu”is recorded as different forms such as witchcraft,worms,poisons and diseases etc.in ancient documents.Before the Republic of China,its existent forms and quantity showed an increasing trend with different forms in Yellow River basin,Yangtze River basin,southeast China,south of the Five Ridges and southwest areas and underwent the transferring process from the north to the south.In different historical periods,its transition has been affected by anthropic factors such as population migration,environmental destruction,cognitive concepts and natural factors.Among them,climate change and environmental destruction are the important exter-nal impetus.
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