Chinese Wen-Wang
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Chinese Wen-Wang
A Chinese fortune-teller employs the WEN-WANG method of prediction, in which small coins are used
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Coins Employs Fortune Method Prediction Teller Telling Wang Paranormal
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In this evocative photograph, a Chinese fortune-teller intently concentrates as he employs the ancient Wen-Wang method of prediction. The year is 1912, and the setting is likely in China, as the fortune-teller wears traditional Chinese clothing and sits cross-legged on a mat. In his hands, he holds a small wooden bowl filled with coins, their faces gleaming in the dim light. The Wen-Wang method, also known as the "Oracle Bone Script" or "Crack Bone Divination," is an ancient Chinese divination practice that dates back to the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BCE). It involves the use of animal bones or turtle shells, which are heated until they crack, and the resulting cracks are then interpreted by the diviner to reveal answers to questions about the future or the present. However, in this photograph, the fortune-teller is using small coins instead of bones. This variation of the Wen-Wang method is still practiced in some parts of China and involves the fortune-teller shaking the bowl of coins and interpreting the way they fall to provide answers to questions. The atmosphere in the photograph is one of mystery and intrigue. The fortune-teller's intense gaze and the dimly lit room create an otherworldly feeling, as if the viewer is peering into another dimension. The use of the Wen-Wang method, with its deep roots in Chinese history and culture, adds to the sense of tradition and the paranormal. Despite the passage of time, the practice of fortune-telling and divination continues to fascinate and intrigue people around the world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when such practices held a significant place in daily life. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and the enduring human desire to seek answers to life's mysteries.
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