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Kalpa. A period during which a physical universe is formed and destroyed, [128]
K’ang Hsi. Emperor; and Wang Tan, [131]–[132]
Kao Chio. See Shun-fêng Êrh
Kao Ming. See Ch’ien-li Yen
Khotan. Supposed origin of the Chinese in, [13], [15], [17]
King-s. Multiple character of kingship, [28]; the king the source of legislation and the administrator of justice, [29]; king as high priest, [34]–[35]; King of Hell, [120]; the Four, of Heaven, [142]; Four, of the Salt Waters, [212]; Four, of the Sweet Waters, [212]; as Gods of Medicine, [247]–[248]; the Dragon-kings, see Dragon-king-s
Kingdom, The Women’s, [390]–[391]
Kitchen-god. See Tsao Chün
Kite-flying. Season of, [45]