保定市古城东南，有一处明代祭坛遗址，为风云雷雨山川坛。它始建于明洪武八年（1375年），清代雍正十年（1732年）进行过维修。明清两代，在这里进行对风云雷雨、山川、城隍之神的祭祀活动。祭品和祭祀礼节明、清有所发展。所供奉的物品从早期几只牛羊猪等牺牲到除牛羊猪之外的玉帛、各种谷物，种类随着朝代的推进也越来越丰富，对牺牲及祭物等的规制也越来越明确。祭坛的祭祀活动曾经发挥过重要的社会和政治意义。%There is a sacrificial altar of the Ming Dynasty called Fengyunleiyu-shanchuantan (Cloud-thunder Altar) which is located at the southeast of the ancient city of Baoding. It was set up in 1375 A.D. (the 8th year in Hongwu in Ming Dynasty) and was maintained in 1732 A.D. (the 10th year of Yongzheng in Qing Dynasty). People sacrificed to thunder, clouds and Town God at this altar in Ming and Qing Dynasty. There was some changes and developments of those sacrifice and etiquette from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Besides cattles, goats and pigs, jade and silk were added into sacrifice. In addition, the kinds of sacrifice became more than before and the regulation of sacrifice was clearer. In summary, ritual activities in this altar had significant implication on society and politics.
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