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- Title
The Li Mother Spirit and the Sturggle for Hainan's Land and Legend.
- Authors
Anne Csete
- Abstract
From the Han period, Chinese from the mainland settled the lowlands of Hainan Island where they both assimilated and displaced the indigenous people, known as the Li, into the highlands. The mainland state's administrative policies fluctuated between aggressive military control and more passive assimilationist activities. Different versions of the legend of the indigenous spirit of Hainan, the Li Mother, and General Wu Qijue's campaign (1689) against the Li developed over time, reflecting the differing perspectives of the Han and Li peoples. The 1878 version demonstrates the historical interdependence of the Han and Li and the numerous elements in their relations. The 19th-century version of the legend of the Li Mother and Wu Qijue embraces the views of officials (the state), settlers, and the non-Han people alike.
- Publication
Late Imperial China, 2001, Vol 22, Issue 2, p91
- ISSN
0884-3236
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/late.2001.0007