试论汉代民间信仰的实用性特点

On the Practical Characteristics of Folk Beliefs in Han Dynasty

汉代处于神祇崇拜的转型时期,民间信仰作为重要组成部分,在持续发展变化中,其实用性特点相较汉代之前得以充分凸显。这体现在民众对信仰对象的选择上、对神灵的创造和取舍上以及日常的祭祀生活中。人们更加注重自身的需求和价值,从实用和功利的角度对神提出要求,人神之间的关系逐渐发生了实质性的转变。

The Han Dynasty was in the transition period of the worship of gods.As an important part,folk beliefs had their features of practicality fully highlighted in the continuous development and change compared with before the Han Dynasty.This is reflected in people's choice of belief objects,creation and choice of gods,and daily sacrificial activities.People pay more attention to their own needs and values,and put forward requirements for God from the perspective of practicality and utility,the relationship between man and god has gradually changed substantially.