The Elements of Song Jiang Array in Water Margin Literature
Song Jiang Array known in the Fujian and Taiwan originated from Water Margin stories and was a typical example of Water Margin culture in terms of folk custom.The elements of Song Jiang Array in Water Margin literature included team-work characteristics of 36 persons including Song Jiang in relevant historical records.De-scription of embattling details and village self-preservation ways in Water Margin dramas and The Water Margin re-flected the spiritual connotations of team-work mutual-assistance,loyalty and bravery to protect the country,and ethnic identity in Water Margin culture.
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