1. Introduction: From Rags to Revered—The Myth of the Beggar’s Sect In the intricate and highly symbolic world of Chinese Wuxia, where sects, clans, and secret societies dominate the martial arts landscape, few organizations have sustained such enduring mystique and cultural weight as the Beggar’s Sect (丐帮 Gàibāng). Far from being a marginal or comic-relief […]
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In the realm of Chinese wuxia literature, where martial prowess intertwines with intricate power struggles and tales of unwavering loyalty, the Beggars’ Sect stands as an iconic entity, a testament to the enduring allure of humility, martial mastery, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. Its origins, tracing back to the Han Dynasty, illuminate its status […]