Abstract

This index presents the list of key terms, proper names, and place names that occur in this book Ritual Alliances of the Putian Plain. The entries are arranged in alphabetical order from A to Z. The book provides a historical introduction to the formation of 153 regional ritual alliances made up of 724 villages. It discusses early popular cults, Ming lineages, Qing multi-village alliances, late Qing spirit-medium associations, 20th century state attacks on local religion, and the role of Overseas Chinese and local communities in rebuilding the temple networks.Keywords: Putian plain; ritual alliances

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