How Long to Read The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 59 minutes to read The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads by Barend ter Haar

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This monograph presents a thorough investigation into the phenomenon of the Chinese Triads, their ritual and mythological lore, and their meanings and functions. On the foundations of a wide variety of primary and secondary sources, among which also recent Chinese scholarship, the author interprets Triad myth and ritual in their Chinese religious context. The work includes fine discussions of Triad symbolism, initiation rituals, blood covenants, foundation myth, eschatology, political ideas and other topics. The origins of the Chinese Triads are newly interpreted, as well as the meanings and functions of their ritual and mythological lore, and how these fitted into local religious culture.

How long is The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads?

The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads by Barend ter Haar is 533 pages long, and a total of 134,849 words.

This makes it 180% the length of the average book. It also has 165% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 16 minutes to read The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads?

The Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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