Introduction to Taoism Q&A

Who is The Kitchen God 灶神 Lord of the Hearth

Who is The Kitchen God 灶神 Lord of the Hearth

The Kitchen God, also known as "Zaoshen" or "Zaowangye," is a Taoist deity who oversees food preparation. Originally a guardian of cooking, he later gained the role of monitoring household...

Who is The Kitchen God 灶神 Lord of the Hearth

The Kitchen God, also known as "Zaoshen" or "Zaowangye," is a Taoist deity who oversees food preparation. Originally a guardian of cooking, he later gained the role of monitoring household...

Who is The Earth God 土地公 Earth Grandpa

Who is The Earth God 土地公 Earth Grandpa

The Earth Deity, also known as "Earth Lord" or "Earth Grandpa," is a Taoist god who manages a specific area of land. Originating from ancient "earth deities," this god is...

Who is The Earth God 土地公 Earth Grandpa

The Earth Deity, also known as "Earth Lord" or "Earth Grandpa," is a Taoist god who manages a specific area of land. Originating from ancient "earth deities," this god is...

The Rain Master 雨神 God of Rain

The Rain Master 雨神 God of Rain

Yu Shi, the Taoist Rain Deity, has ancient origins in stars, humans, and mythical birds. Once a key figure in state rituals, now often overshadowed by dragon worship.

The Rain Master 雨神 God of Rain

Yu Shi, the Taoist Rain Deity, has ancient origins in stars, humans, and mythical birds. Once a key figure in state rituals, now often overshadowed by dragon worship.

Who is the Fengbo 风伯 God of Wind

Who is the Fengbo 风伯 God of Wind

Feng Bo, Taoist Wind God, governs the eight winds and seasonal climate. First recorded in Zhou rites, he appears as a white-haired elder holding a wheel and fan, worshipped on...

Who is the Fengbo 风伯 God of Wind

Feng Bo, Taoist Wind God, governs the eight winds and seasonal climate. First recorded in Zhou rites, he appears as a white-haired elder holding a wheel and fan, worshipped on...

Who is the Dianmu 电母 Lightning Goddess

Who is the Dianmu 电母 Lightning Goddess

Dianmu, the Lightning Goddess, evolved from early male thunder deities. Portrayed as a dignified woman in red robes and white trousers, she wields flashing light with both hands and shares...

Who is the Dianmu 电母 Lightning Goddess

Dianmu, the Lightning Goddess, evolved from early male thunder deities. Portrayed as a dignified woman in red robes and white trousers, she wields flashing light with both hands and shares...

Who is the Leigong 雷公 Master of Thunder

Who is the Leigong 雷公 Master of Thunder

Leigong, also known as "Lei Shi" or "God of Thunder," is a deity in Taoism associated with thunder. His worship originated from ancient Chinese reverence and fear of thunder and...

Who is the Leigong 雷公 Master of Thunder

Leigong, also known as "Lei Shi" or "God of Thunder," is a deity in Taoism associated with thunder. His worship originated from ancient Chinese reverence and fear of thunder and...