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Bridal couple must never see each other before wedding.

Sex. · Marriage. · Marriage customs. · view the constellation · filed as T134.1

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“The two now entered into conversation, and soon became mutually charmed with each other; and by and by Chia sent off a servant to bring wine from a neighbouring wine-shop. Mr Chên proved himself a pleasant boon-companion, and when the wine was nearly finished he went to a box and took from it some wine-cups and a large and beautiful jade tankard; into the latter he poured a single cup of wine, and immediately it was filled to the brim.”

Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XV · served from our shelf

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Filed under Conduct of bridal couple before ceremony.

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Betrothed parties do not see each other until night of the weddingMan who has once been married helps groom to dress for wedding
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Fox as alchemistProphetic foxFox as beast of ill-omenHelpful foxAnimal shows man treasureAnimal advises about investmentTransformation: fox to personTransformation: objects to goldTransformation: brick (tile) to goldTransformation: money to pewterMagic rock (stone)Magic tankard

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