The love this woman had inspired in the sixth emperor of the Han dynasty, Wu-di (r. 140-87 B.C.), made her immortal as a symbol of passion that does not cease with death. According to Chinese sources, Li furen was a beauty and a perfect dancer…
The 4th International Academic Conference “The Written Heritage of the Orient” will be held at the IOM RAS on April 14 and 16, 2025. The conference program is now available.