謝境雷水一本科

This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 謝境雷水一本科 [Xiejing leishui yiben ke]. Instructions to perform exorcistic-healing ceremonies (Ai Kia Man). The hon/soul of the patient was captured by a non-social Deity such as Deities of the River, Lord of Thunder, Deities of the Big Trees, the ‘wild army’ of the Jade Emperor, Deities of the Hunters (bo man). The text contains instructions about the payments and rituals procedures required to recover the hon and to restore the spiritual integrity – and hence health – of the patient. Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 32 folios. Date(s) claimed in the manuscript: 光緒三十年甲辰歲七月十五完筆.