University of Virginia Library

*15. Chap. VI. Chi-kuai [OMITTED] (Miracles).

Wang Ch`ung proves by analogies that the supernatural births
reported of several old legendary rulers, who are said to have been
procreated by dragons or a special fluid of Heaven, are impossible.
The Spirit of Heaven would not consort with a woman, for only
beings of the same species pair. Saints and Sages are born like
other people from their parents.