2005•Journal of The Northwest Normal UniversityRequires access
On the Fortunetellers in Sui and Tang Dynasties and Five Dynasties
Jing Wang
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Abstract
In Sui and Tang dynasties and the subsequent five dynasties,physiognomy was very popular and a group of fortunetellers came into being,among which were either professional or amateur.They participated in the existing social life and influenced it by foretelling other people's fortunes.The present investigation of their social positions and social activities provides a new perspective to have a full understanding of the societies of Sui and Tang dynasties and the subsequent five dynasties.