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Shandong is one of China as a major maritime country in an important area in the history of marine development . Since ancient times , Shandong culture with a clear ocean color , associated with Poseidon belief is well developed . In the long history , due to the special geographical location and historical and cultural factors , in Shandong Province to form a unique Poseidon faith and worship , expressing the Shandong region awareness of the importance of the marine . Geographical study Shandong evolution to sort out and discusses the historical development of the ancient Shandong Poseidon faith , to the time axis is divided into the Qin Dynasty , period of Qin, Han, Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties , Song and Yuan Dynasties , the Ming and Qing Dynasties five historical period, especially faith and worship each period Poseidon Poseidon faith in the East China Sea and made sacrifices to the historical data for hidden and analyzed in order to outline the historical development of the more complete , clear , Shandong Poseidon faith culture . In the belief systems of the ancient god of the sea in Shandong Province , in addition to the four seas Poseidon system of national sacrifice , especially to the East China Sea, Poseidon and the popular belief is the faith of the whole world the Longwang belief system , there is a connotation of very large , complex local features highlights of Poseidon system emperors, famous historical figures such as Qin Shi Huang , Guan Di , the king , Yan Gong , Xiao God , the fish god , Xiangu , fox and other helpful waterborne good daughter , boatman , to benefit the people of the local officials , as well as local people dedicated to the island fisherman Mariner . Shandong rich ancient Poseidon faith connotation image reflects Shandong ancient rich marine cultural life . Shandong Poseidon belief in the production, development and evolution , and jointly promote the results of a variety of factors , such as the natural environment , economic activities, social history and cultural conditions , the state power emphasis . Shandong Poseidon faith has functions to meet the social needs of the people . With the development of the maritime history of the Shandong area Poseidon belief functions continue to extend compatibility , diversity , utilitarian , reflecting the ancient Shandong marine culture open , tolerant characteristics.
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