Note 252 — CXXXI. THE WEI-CH‘I DEVIL.
Herbert Allen Giles translation
One of the prêtas, or the fourth of the six paths (gâti) of existence; the other five being (1) angels, (2) men, (3) demons, (5) brute beasts, and (6) sinners in hell. The term is often used colloquially for a self-invited guest. return to footnote anchor 252 return to footnote anchor 287