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9. The hell where fire is introduced into the mouth.<br />

Tsui-li-shao-hwo v$£ zj| j£ ,y<br />

10. The hell where the victims are slowly burnt with fuel <strong>of</strong><br />

mulberry branches.<br />

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11. The hell where the victims are compelled to drink muck-<br />

water (1).<br />

Hoh-fen-t f<br />

ang pg ;f| ,&<br />

12. The hell where the victims are kicked by donkeys, and<br />

trampled upon by horses.<br />

Lu-t'ih ma-ch'ai<br />

j§5 j^ J| jgji<br />

13. The hell where the victims are beaten with iron mallets (2).<br />

T'ieh-ch'ui-ta $k $$ ft<br />

14. The hell where the victims have their skulls split with<br />

sabre-cuts.<br />

Tao-p'ih-nao-tai jj %% m ^<br />

15. The hell where the victims are cut into two at the waist (3).<br />

Yao-chan<br />

|g $fc<br />

16. The hell where the victims are flayed alive, and their skin<br />

is stuffed.<br />

Poh-p'i-hsilen-ts'ao $] jr£ ^ Jpf<br />

Culprits punished in these hells.<br />

1°. Those who murmured against Heaven and Earth (4).<br />

2°. Those who cursed the wind and rain, the cold and heat.<br />

(1) The loathsome character <strong>of</strong> this punishment, and that described in<br />

n° 2 depict graphically the callousness <strong>of</strong> the Chinese heart.<br />

(2) See Illustration n° 48, where a demon clubs the victim to death.<br />

(3) This punishment differs from that described above in n" 8.<br />

(4) Heaven and Earth represent in Chinese philosophy the transforming<br />

powers <strong>of</strong> Nature. Possibly simple-minded folks may entertain thereby a<br />

vague idea <strong>of</strong> Providence, the Power above, the highest god, whoever he may<br />

be. Chinese Superstitions. Vol. IV. p. 420. note 1 ; Vol. V. p. 512. note :! :<br />

p. 555. note 2; p. 027. note 1.

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