Note 8 — XI.—SUPERSTITIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF NATURE.
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“The Tidal King Temple is near Hangchow. Its shên (or god) was an official, who in 828 A.D. undertook the restoration of a dyke, which an Eagre of unusual violence had overthrown; and failing in the construction of the foundation, drowned himself from chagrin. He afterwards became a shên and three centuries later, on the occasion of a combat between the people and rebels, who were attempting to capture Hangchau, his name was seen inscribed on a streamer in the darkened sky, where also unearthly noises were heard. The enemy instantly succumbed.” ↑