Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven: A Memoir of Adventure and Redemption in China
- plesestaule1976
- Aug 20, 2023
- 1 min read
In ancient China, the Emperor of China was regarded as the Son of Heaven, who administered earthly matters on behalf of, and representing, heavenly authority. To be seen to be showing respect to the source of his authority, in the form of sacrifices to heaven, was extremely important. The temple was built for these ceremonies, mostly comprising prayers for good harvests.
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