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Patron Saint of the midwives Ge-gu
It was a real woman from Anhui Province. For the art of taking delivery of its revered as a goddess, and after death, in honor of Ge-gu was built temple. Her daughter then, too, recognized the goddess and put her image motion in the same temple next to his mother. Pictures Ge-gu placed […]
Lo-tszu - the patron god of beggars and barbers
Daossky holy Lo-tszu god-patron of the poor and barbers, was a disciple of Lao-Tzu, who returned to the frail peace and earn their living as street barber. In old China, in every house hung his portrait in which he was depicted with a red face, bare feet and zasuchennymi sleeves. In the temples of […]
Yan-gun and Tien Hou - patron gods of seafarers
One patrons of seafarers considered Yan-gun ( «Prince Yan»). According to one version, by this name was obozhestvlen dignitary Yan Syuytszy who once fell ill, was released from service on the way home and drowned during the storm. His servants put the corpse in the coffin, but on the same day, Yang Syuytszy was […]
Godhead - the family protectors
large number of deities and spirits patronized couples seeking to have offspring, opekali young children and take care of their health.
Divine wedding was Yue-Xia Laozhen ( «sublunary old»). According to popular belief, he kept in the bag wedding red fibers (red color - the color of fire, born lightning, illuminating Marriage of Heaven and […]
Sun Bin - the patron of shoemakers and tanners
patron of shoemakers and tanners commander was considered a famous ancient Sun Bin, who, according to the legend, he made a leather prosthesis, replacing him otrublennye feet. According to legend, Sun Bin trained military case, was falsely accused of a crime, the Cotonou van patron god-farm labor.
The gods, patrons jewelers, gold and silversmith
historical prototype Bian Hae, patron of jewelers, has been ranking official in the Zhou Dynasty. According to Bian Hae once found on Mount Tszinshan precious jade and brought its rulers. The ruler is not recognized in a piece of raw rock gem, Bian Hae accused of fraud and ordered to cut off his left […]
Lu Ban - the patron of architects and carpenters
Among deities pokrovitelstvovavshih craft, distinguished famous ancient master Lu Ban - chuck carpenters, architects and craftsmen of Luck. His status is very high among the other patrons: Some legends call it one of the ministers of public works in the Yu-Huang shandi. Banyu Lu attributed the invention of various tools: saws, planes, drill. He […]
Wen Chang - a patron of literature and scientists
One of the most popular gods and high-rounds was Wen Chang, a patron of literature and scientists (Wen - «literature», Chan - «brilliant»). He knew all the literary matters, including examinations, delivery of which give the right to take Official Post.
It was believed that the historical prototype Wen Chan with youth distinguished brilliant abilities, […]
Legend of gold hook
Obviously, was not without the intervention of spirits of wealth and happiness for a wonderful event with a certain Mrs. Zhang, in whose house once zaletela turtledove. Bird stood beside the bed mistress, and then Mrs. Zhang adjuration say: «If your appearance, turtledove, promise me trouble, then vzleti up, raising dust. If this is […]
The gods of wealth Cai - Shen
Gods of wealth, called Cai-Shen, particularly esteemed merchants. Cai-Shen, as Chinese officials, were divided into civilian and military. As a civil Cai-Chen in some places honor the legendary hero Biganya, while others - the famous Shi Chuna rich, famous, and also his scholarship. The main military Cai-shenem in most areas of China saw commander […]
The divinity of sericulture and human health
One man named Zhang Cheng awake at night and saw that in the southern corner of the house is a woman. Suddenly, she pomanila Zhang Cheng hand, who called the spirit of place, told him that in this room to raise silkworm.
She told Zhang Chenu for next year on the fifteenth day of the […]
The patron of Guan Di
One of the most popular deities popularly чтимых-rounds was Guan-di, whose patronage of the territory on a number of professional and social groups in China. The historical prototype of Guan Di was commander Guan Yu, famous besstrashiem and loyalty to his governor Liu Beyu. Brave Warrior, a courageous fighter for justice, Guan Yu was […]
Godhead-patrons of professions and crafts
In later times the number of divine patrons who worshiped the residents of the Celestial Empire, has been steadily growing, as the increasingly complex and diverse human activities have become.
Godhead-rounds, that is, patrons to promote one or another group of people united primarily on professional grounds, are extremely abundant in China. His patrons were […]
Divinity Panguan - manager of human fate
In ancient Chinese pantheon of gods Panguan know the fate of people. His assistant saw the city of God - Chen-Juan. It was believed that as Panguanya obozhestvlen after his death, a scientist, serving ruler of one of the areas and which later became the Minister of ceremonies at the Imperial Court. According to […]
The spirit of home Tszao-Shen
Spirit home Tszao-Shen was coupled with ancestors mainly defender and protector of home, family, all family. Options it was quite similar to Cheng and the Juan de sheney: as a sort of divine-official intermediary between the family and the supreme deity Yuyhuanom shandi he was called upon to care for the welfare of the […]
Legend of the Jiang-Hou
If any area to come and show the power of the new god or spirit, that such an important event, of course, required for proper treatment. And the people, and local authorities were forced to reckon with the manifestation potustoronnih forces.
When in the history of China, a period of three-kingdom, the city Molin was […]
Cheng, Juana and tudi-sheni - patron deity Territories
local deities, patrons of certain territories - Cheng-Juana in cities and туди-sheni in rural areas - were the most widespread in the ancient times.
All cities in the country, both large and small, got their Cheng-Juan and temples erected in their honor. Cheng-Huang played a very important role in the life of the city and the […]
Gods - patrons of agriculture and cultural benefits applicants
A very ancient god - Celestial lord - were not only masters, but also supporters of mankind. With their names linked the emergence of civilization: the beginning of agriculture, the creation of tools, many inventions.
Sun god Yan Di taught people to sow and grow cereals, invented farming tools. After that, the grateful people began […]