You can choose between a Chinese guardian deity and a western god. The Chinese gods Guan Gong and Xi Wangmu are particularly popular, but there are also a number of other options. Here are a few: Yuchi, Qin, Guan Yin, and Guan Gu.
Guan Gong
The Guan Gong guardian deity is a central figure of Chinese culture. Many art pieces depict him seated and holding a sword with his sworn brothers. Others depict him alone or standing on a horse. Police stations are frequently decorated with statues of the Guan. Some depictions of Guan Gong in police stations feature him with a sword in his right hand, which may be an allusion to the idea of brotherhood.
Guan Gong is revered in China as a war god, and was worshipped by emperors and generals as a god of war and protection. Many emperors also credited Guan Gong with performing miracles during battle. In fact, Emperor Yong Le was a disciple of Guan Gong and followed his teachings.
He was worshiped by various notable Chinese figures, including warlords, emperors, and presidents. In the twentieth century, he was even worshipped by the short-lived Emperor of China.
Xi Wangmu
The Taoist deity Xi Wangmu, or the “Queen Mother of the West,” is one of the most influential magical deities in Chinese Popular Folk Religion. She has a huge cult following and is revered as a goddess of great power. She controls every aspect of life and determines the lifespan of every living being. She also initiates disasters.
Other mythical creatures associated with Xi Wangmu are the nine-tailed fox and the three-legged crow. The nine-tailed fox is related to the trickster yokai of Japanese folklore, while the three-legged crow is associated with the sun goddess Amaterasu. Magpies also have strong associations with the deity.
The Goddess of Wealth, Caishen, is another goddess revered in Chinese mythology. She often appears riding a black tiger and is accompanied by attendants carrying wealth. According to legend, she also possesses an instrument that can turn stone into gold. In fact, she is considered the first alchemist. Caishen was also known throughout China for her attractiveness. She had a milky white skin and black hair with cherry blossom-like lips.
Qin
The goddess of the sea was the protector of sailors and fishermen. She was one of the most popular deities in all of China and was worshiped by both men and women. However, by the mid-20th century, the worship of deities became illegal in Chinese society. However, they continue to be worshiped in some homes today.
Longwang is the fierce guardian deity of the four seas. He rules over the oceans and weather. Although aggressive, Longwang is also a symbol of good luck. One of the five dragon kings, Longwang is the only one who can lead all the other dragons. In addition, he is the only one who can lead all the gods.
Yuchi
In ancient times, the ancient Chinese deity Yuchi was first embodied as a door and later became a human form. He was associated with longevity and immortality. He resides in the Kun Lun mountain range. The ancient Chinese guardian deity was later named Yu Huang Da Di, or the “ruler of heaven.” Although the god is not the supreme deity, he is considered representative of the Three Purities. He was also protected by the Yuchi Jingde, a man whose name means “the god of door.”
In ancient Chinese literature, Yuchi is a guardian deity, a figure associated with longevity and the ability to protect a home. This deity is also associated with the ability to cultivate, as well as with the use of a sword. In Chinese Buddhist art, he is often depicted with a sword. He is also associated with the Chinese dragon, known as Xuanzang.
Yuchi is considered one of the most important gods in the Chinese religion. He is also a representative of religious precepts and the virtues and practices of traditional Chinese culture. Understanding how these deities function can help you understand China’s complex 5000-year-old civilization.
Zao Shen
The cult of Zao Shen has been a staple of popular Chinese religion since the second century B.C.E. Although there are no definitive sources for the origins of the Zao Shen cult, popular legends have depicted the deity’s apotheosis.
Most Chinese homes have a statue of Qianlong (also known as Qianlong) on display, which he holds in his hands and is often depicted with a scepter and gold ingot. His festival dates are the 15th day of the third lunar month and the fifth day of the New Year. This makes him the closest to Santa Claus in the pantheon of Chinese deities.
The Zao Shen god is also known as the stove god and the stove master. He is the celestial guardian of household appliances and protects the home from evil spirits. However, the identity of the Zao Shen is uncertain and there have been several versions of him, including Huo Shen and Zao Jun.
Jiu Wang Ye
Jiu Wang Ye, or the Nine Emperor Gods, is the most popular guardian deity in Chinese culture. He is a representation of the water element. He is regarded as merciful and has many forms. His origins date back to the nine sons of the goddess Dou Mu, who bestowed knowledge on her sons. Later, the Nine Emperor Gods became star deities known as beidou jiuxing (the Northern Dipper) in Chinese mythology.
Other important deities in Chinese culture include Hu Ye, also called “Tiger Master” or “the steed of Chenghuang.” Hu Ye’s altars are typically located beneath the main altar or in a cave outside the main temple. It is believed that temples dedicated to Hu Ye are the best place to pray if you are seeking protection from the xiaoren, or evil spirits.
Jiu Wang Ye is a high-ranking Taoist deity who is considered the savior of all sentient beings. He can take any form, and his primary function is to guide souls to paradise. However, unlike Jiu Wang Ye, other Chinese gods are not directly associated with the afterlife. Many are worshipped during funeral rites and during the Hungry Ghost Festival.
Shang Di
In ancient Chinese mythology, the Shang Di is the ultimate spiritual power. According to legend, Shangdi controls many aspects of human life, such as the harvest, the success of battles, and the fate of a kingdom. In later stages of Chinese religion, Shangdi came to be identified with the celestial pole, also known as the Taiyi or Ku.
In the ancient Chinese pantheon, there were more than a thousand gods, and Shangdi was the most important of all. According to some accounts, he was a cosmic god who lived in the rotating heavens. According to the Chinese myth, Shangdi might have been a deified pole star.
The Chinese believe that Shang Di protects the earth and all living things, and they worship him with offerings and sacrifices. The god of war is regarded as a great protector, but the God of War is not cruel. He can prevent war, and is also the patron of literature.
