Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In Kuaiji, a shrine dedicated to Mei Gu was built by clansmen for a deity who vowed to remain unmarried after her husband's early death. Jin Sheng from Shangyu encountered her spirit in a dream, leading to a series of events involving his death and the villagers' fears about her virtue. After being insulted by Jin's grieving wife, the Ma family faced dire consequences. The Chronicler of Odd Histories criticized Mei Gu's actions, suggesting her transformation from a steadfast spirit to one reliant on clay effigies undermined her virtue, attributing the temple's phenomena to fox spirits.

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