Category - Gods

Dawnstar(昂日星官): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: áng rì xīng guān，Written as: Dawnstar is one of the Twenty-Eight Constellations, residing in the Palace of Light in the heavens. Its true form is a large rooster standing six or seven feet tall, with the divine duty of “heralding the dawn.” Its mother is the Bodhisattva Pilanpo. […]

Erlang Shen(二郎神): Also known as Guankou Erlang, or Guankou God, he is revered by the combined traditions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism as well as by ancient officialdom. Erlang Shen is depicted as elegant in his yellow attire, possessing immense strength and boundless magic spells, proficient in the Eight-Nine Arcane Art. He has a divine […]

Fairy(仙娥): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: xiān é，Written as: In Chinese mythology, the maidservants of the Celestial Realm are known as Fairies. A Fairy is a depiction of a celestial maiden within the Celestial Realm, serving as the handmaidens to the Immortals and carrying out various tasks within Heaven. Fairies are portrayed as women […]

Giant Spirit God(巨灵神): A Divine General of Heaven, he served as the vanguard in front of the tent of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, the commander of the central army. Possessing immense strength, he could lift high mountains and split large stones. His weapon was the Xuanhua Axe. He once descended to the mortal realm with […]

In Chinese, it is pronounced as: yù dì，Written as: The Jade Emperor, known in full as the Jade Emperor, is one of the highest deities in Chinese Taoism and folk belief. He is regarded as the supreme god who governs all things in heaven and earth and rules over the Three Realms (Heaven, Human Realm, […]

Kang-Jin Loong(亢金龙): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: kàng jīn lóng，Written as: Kang-Jin Loong, a dragon, belongs to the “Kang” station, one of the twenty-eight mansions in Chinese mythology, and the second mansion of the east. It is the Wind God, shining like a fiery pearl, located at the neck of the Azure Dragon constellation, […]

Kang-Jin Star(亢金星君): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: kàng jīn xīng jūn，Written as: Kang-Jin Star is the human form of Kang-Jin Loong. In the Chinese Taoist mythological system, Kang-Jin Star is one of the celestial beings among the Twenty-Eight Constellations, specifically the second star of the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon in the eastern […]

Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King(李靖-托塔李天王): A prominent deity of the Celestial Court, Li Jing holds a high-ranking and powerful position as the “Great Marshal of Demon Subjugation,” personally appointed by the Jade Emperor. Esteemed as a founding hero of Heaven, he possesses the authority to act first and report later. As the foremost among […]

Maitreya Buddha(弥勒佛): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: mí lè fó，Written as: Maitreya Buddha (Sanskrit: Maitreya, Pali: Metteyya), often referred to as Ajita Bodhisattva Mahasattva in Mahayana Buddhism scriptures, is recognized as the successor to Sakyamuni, the revered founder. He is prophesied to be born into the Saha World in the future to pursue his […]

Mountain God(山神): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: shān shén，Written as: The Mountain God refers to a deity in folk beliefs and mythological legends deemed to govern the mountains. The image and functions of the Mountain God vary across different cultures and regions. 1. Mountain God in Chinese Culture: In traditional Chinese culture, the Mountain […]

Nezha Third Lotus Prince(哪吒三太子): A child Divine General of the Celestial Court, Nezha is a strikingly handsome young man, the youngest and third son of Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King. He is also known as the “Nezha Third Lotus Prince”. Possessing a mystical body with three heads and six arms, he is a spirited […]

In Chinese, it is pronounced as: wáng mǔ，Written as: The Queen Mother, also known as the Queen Mother of the West, is one of the significant figures in ancient Chinese mythology. She is considered a goddess of the Celestial Realm, overseeing the elixirs of immortality and eternal life. In Taoist mythology, the Queen Mother of […]

River God(河神): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: hé shén，Written as: The River God, also known as He Bo, commonly refers to the God of Water of the Yellow River. It is one of the most influential river deities in Chinese folklore. After the establishment of the Yin Dynasty, the worship of the River God […]

Seven Fairy Sisters(七仙女): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: qī xiān nǚ，Written as: The Seven Fairy Sisters are a collective term for seven goddesses in ancient Chinese mythology. They are the daughters of the Celestial Emperor and reside in the Celestial Court. The most famous story among the Seven Fairy Sisters is “The Butterfly Lovers,” […]

Shen Monkey(申猴): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: shēn hóu，Written as: The Shen Monkey, one of the Six Ding and Six Jia, holds the ninth position in the Chinese zodiac. People born in the Year of the Monkey are humorous, witty, lively, popular, fame-oriented, possessive, responsive, confident, agile, open, and generous in spirit. This ranking […]

Six Saints of Mount Mei(梅山六圣): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: méi shān liù shèng，Written as: The six brothers of Mount Mei are characters from the classic Chinese mythological novel “Journey to the West.” In “Journey to the West,” the six brothers serve as aides to Erlang Shen, the True Sovereign, comprising Kang Anyu, Zhang […]

Sudhana(善财童子): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: shàn cái tóng zǐ，Written as: Sudhana, an attendant of Bodhisattva Guanyin, is a renowned seeking bodhisattva within Buddhism. Here, the term “child” does not refer to a young child, but rather a devoted seeker who has yet to fully renounce worldly life and take monastic vows. Sudhana was […]

Taibai Jinxing(太白金星): One of the most renowned Immortals in Chinese folk belief, his primary role is as the envoy of the Jade Emperor, responsible for conveying various commands. The School of Naturalists views him as a martial deity, in charge of warfare and master of slaughter. Whenever Taibai Jinxing appears at a specific time and […]

Taishang Laojun(太上老君): He is the Supreme Deity of Taoism, the legendary patriarch and the highest divine figure, one of the Three Pure Ones. He is said to have incarnated as Laozi, the philosopher of the Zhou Dynasty.

Tathagata Buddha(如来佛祖): Tathagata Buddha generally refers to Sakyamuni, who is the founder of Buddhism.

The Four Heavenly Kings(四大天王): The Four Heavenly Kings are Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Vaiśravaṇa, Virūḍhaka, and Virūpākṣa, four Divine Generals representing the four cardinal directions—east, west, south, and north—and symbolizing harmonious climates. Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the Guardian of the East, is depicted in white armor, holding a lute or pipa, tasked with protecting the nation’s territory. Vaiśravaṇa, the Guardian of […]

The God of Wealth(财神): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: cái shén，Written as: The God of Wealth, also known as the Star Sovereign of Wealth and Silk, is a deity in Chinese folk religion who governs wealth and is widely worshipped, especially among merchants and those engaged in commercial activities. The worship of the God […]

The Great Sage(齐天大圣): A deity in Chinese folk religion, part of the Great Sage faith, and also a common character in literary works, most notably represented by the name Sun Wukong.

True Martial Great Emperor(真武大帝): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: zhēn wǔ dà dì，Written as: The True Martial Great Emperor, also known as the Mysterious Heavenly Supreme Deity, the Protector True Sovereign, and the Black Tortoise Great Emperor, among other titles such as the Demon-Quelling Celestial Venerable, the Gratitude-Repaying Ancestral Master, and the Unkempt-Hair Ancestral […]

Tudigong(土地公): Tudigong is a type of immortal in Chinese folk beliefs and Taoism, responsible for protecting the land and the safety of local residents. The origin of Tudigong can be traced back to ancient Chinese agricultural society. People’s dependence on the land and their reverence for natural forces led to Tudigong becoming an important immortal […]

Victorious Fighting Buddha(斗战圣佛): In the Chinese mythical novel “Journey to the West,” the main character Sun Wukong attains Buddhahood by the end of the story, receiving the Buddhist name “Victorious Fighting Buddha.” This title places him among the renowned “Thirty-Five Buddhas” within Buddhism. The term “Buddha” signifies “the enlightened one,” a concept rooted in Buddhist […]

Xu Dog(戌狗): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: xū gǒu，Written as: Xu Dog is one of the Six Ding and Six Jia, corresponding to “Xu” among the twelve Earthly Branches. In the Chinese zodiac order, Xu Dog is ranked eleventh. In Chinese culture, dogs symbolize loyalty, reliability, and vigilance, and thus people born in the […]

Yin Tiger(寅虎): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: yín hǔ，Written as: Yin Tiger, one of the Six Ding and Six Jia, is a symbolic representation of the twelve Earthly Branches and the Chinese Zodiac. Yin Tiger is an important symbol in Chinese traditional culture, originating from one of the Chinese Zodiac animals. It represents bravery, […]

Young Acolyte(童子): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: tóng zǐ，Written as: A Young Acolyte refers to a minor, and in Martial Arts and Chivalry novels, it denotes a man completely inexperienced in sexual matters. Historically, it also referred to one of the subjects in the Imperial examination system. Additionally, the term Young Acolyte is also […]