The Preliminary Study Of The Legends Of Zhang Tianshi

Zhang Dao-ling is regarded as the person who founds Taoism. Zhang Dao-ling and his descendants are called "Zhang Tianshi" by people. From ancient times to the present, the legends of Zhang Tianshi are widely spread. This thesis deals with the legends of Zhang Tianshi. First, the thesis classifies the material of the stories and briefly introduces the content of each type. Then, the thesis tries to find out the connotation of the images of Zhang Tianshi in different types. Finally, the thesis tries to study the narrative characteristics of each type.