The Chinese Nezha and His Indian Origins
The Chinese Nezha and His Indian Origins
Offers the most comprehensive account in any language of the prodigal deity Nezha. Celebrated for over a millennium, Nezha is among the most formidable and enigmatic of all Chinese gods. In this theoretically informed study Meir Shahar recounts Nezha's riveting tale - which culminates in suicide and attempted patricide - and uncovers hidden tensions in the Chinese family system.
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Offers the most comprehensive account in any language of the prodigal deity Nezha. Celebrated for over a millennium, Nezha is among the most formidable and enigmatic of all Chinese gods. In this theoretically informed study Meir Shahar recounts Nezha's riveting tale - which culminates in suicide and attempted patricide - and uncovers hidden tensions in the Chinese family system.