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| − | The newest of the [[Eight Immortals]], '''Royal Uncle Cao''' | + | The newest (though not youngest) of the [[Eight Immortals]], '''Royal Uncle Cao''' ('''Cao Guojiu''') (曹國舅) ("Ts'ao Kuo-ch'iu" in Wade-Giles), is generally thought to have lived during the Song dynasty (960-1279 C.E.). As the younger brother of Empress Dowager Cao (曹太后 cáo tàihòu), he is the most aristocratic member of the Eight and can be seen to represent the feudal nobility. |
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Cao Guojiu is one of the illustrious Eight Immortals ([[Ba Xian]]), a group of [[Daoism|Daoist]]/folk deities who play an important role in Chinese religion and culture. While they are famed for espousing and teaching Daoist philosophy and cultivation practices, they are also figures of popular myth and legend that are known for their devotion to the downtrodden and their collective lifestyle of “free and easy wandering.” Though they are most often depicted and described in the context of their group, each has their own particular set of tales, iconography, and areas of patronage. Each of these three elements will be elaborated on below. | Cao Guojiu is one of the illustrious Eight Immortals ([[Ba Xian]]), a group of [[Daoism|Daoist]]/folk deities who play an important role in Chinese religion and culture. While they are famed for espousing and teaching Daoist philosophy and cultivation practices, they are also figures of popular myth and legend that are known for their devotion to the downtrodden and their collective lifestyle of “free and easy wandering.” Though they are most often depicted and described in the context of their group, each has their own particular set of tales, iconography, and areas of patronage. Each of these three elements will be elaborated on below. | ||
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| + | He is shown in the official's court dress with a jade tablet. Sometimes he holds [[castanet]]s. | ||
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Revision as of 03:59, 18 January 2007
The newest (though not youngest) of the Eight Immortals, Royal Uncle Cao (Cao Guojiu) (曹國舅) ("Ts'ao Kuo-ch'iu" in Wade-Giles), is generally thought to have lived during the Song dynasty (960-1279 C.E.). As the younger brother of Empress Dowager Cao (曹太后 cáo tàihòu), he is the most aristocratic member of the Eight and can be seen to represent the feudal nobility.
In legendary accounts, Cao Guojiu is described as a natural ascetic who had no interest in the affairs of state (preferring stillness and quiet contemplation). In iconography, he is typically portrayed as an elderly man in an imperial cap, bearing a tablet that allows admission to the royal court.
Member of the Eight Immortals
Cao Guojiu is one of the illustrious Eight Immortals (Ba Xian), a group of Daoist/folk deities who play an important role in Chinese religion and culture. While they are famed for espousing and teaching Daoist philosophy and cultivation practices, they are also figures of popular myth and legend that are known for their devotion to the downtrodden and their collective lifestyle of “free and easy wandering.” Though they are most often depicted and described in the context of their group, each has their own particular set of tales, iconography, and areas of patronage. Each of these three elements will be elaborated on below.
Legends
Iconographic Representation
He is shown in the official's court dress with a jade tablet. Sometimes he holds castanets.
His jade tablet can purify the environment.
Area of Patronage
Notes
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