ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.12.025
A Preliminary Study of Zhao Chongguo’s Accompanying Ritual in the Temple of Wucheng King in the Song Dynasty
Hualong Wang
Department of Education, Nanchang Vocational University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
*Corresponding author: Hualong Wang
Published: January 15,2024
Abstract
The Temple of Wucheng King was constructed during the Tang Dynasty to honor Jiang Taigong and renowned generals from previous generations. It gained immense popularity from the middle to late Tang Dynasty and during the Southern Song Dynasty and was referred to as "the Temple of Wu", corresponding to the Temple of Wenxuan King. The Song dynasty continued the Tang system while maintaining the tradition of the Wucheng King's temple sacrifice. It also established martial arts schools, and the preferences for generals shifted with the changes in the social environment during each period. The ruling class became increasingly focused on their own preferences and the needs of the general population. As a result, they conducted a series of screenings and selections to choose accompanying and subordinate generals for the sacrifice. The status of Zhao Chongguo, a renowned general of the Western Han Dynasty, was elevated during this period and was subsequently solidified through a series of measures. On the other hand, it reflects the policy orientation and social values of the Song Dynasty at that time.
Keywords
Temple of Wucheng King, Zhao Chongguo, accompanying sacrifice, Tuantian, martial arts
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A Preliminary Study of Zhao Chongguo’s Accompanying Ritual in the Temple of Wucheng King in the Song Dynasty
How to cite this paper: Hualong Wang. (2023) A Preliminary Study of Zhao Chongguo’s Accompanying Ritual in the Temple of Wucheng King in the Song Dynasty. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 7(12), 2531-2535.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.12.025