Chen Qi
deity Taoist single tradition · 1
Chen Qi is a figure who, in the Taoist novel Fengshen Yanyi, was appointed as the second of the two deities linked to the generals Heng and Ha. He functions as a divine guardian within the Taoist mythic hierarchy. His deification underscores his protective role in the tradition.
When
- First attested
- 1500 CE
- Attested period
- 1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appointed as a deity in the Ming‑dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi.
Relationships
- allied with
- Zheng Lun
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the Taoist novel Fengshen Yanyi, Zheng Lun and Chen Qi were finally appointed as the two deities.”
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