Multiple Coexistence:A Study on Folk Beliefs in Modern Eastern Henan Province——A Case Study of Huaiyang County
Modern folk beliefs in Huaiyang mainly include categories such as nature,ancestors,local gods,and religious gods,with the characteristic of multiple coexistence.This is the result of many factors such as the utilitarian belief motivation of the local people,the long-term formation of multi-ethnic integration,and the low cognitive ability of the people.The sorting out of the characteristics and causes of folk beliefs is beneficial for understanding the social structure,environment,and cultural characteristics of the eastern Henan region represented by this county in modern times.
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