Taoist Libationers
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Taoist Libationers (祭酒 ) were the primary religious professionals within the Way of the Celestial Masters. They served numerous roles within the early Taoist movement, chiefly of which was leading parishes. Evidence of libationers can be found as early as 173 C.E.[1] Beginning in the 5th century the term libationer was phased out in favor of calling them Taoist Priests(道士), However, the term libationer was still used into the Southern Song dynasty[2] and both terms denote the same position,