City God
The City God, also known as Chenghuangshen, is a deity worshipped in both official and popular Chinese religion. In official religion, the worship of the City God was dictated by written legislation and performed by officials to legitimize the state. However, the City God was also liable for punishment if he failed to perform his duties, such as bringing rain when asked.
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When
- Historical notes
- Worship described in Qing dynasty manual Da Qing Tongli.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Dizhu shen, Sheshen, The Dragon God of the Five Directions and Five Lands, Yanluo Wang, Golden Chain General, Silver Lock General, Dōngyuèdàdì, Chenghuangshen, Tudigong
- serves
- Houtu
- served by
- Jinjia Yinsuo, Heibai Wuchang, Niutou Mamian
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“In official religion, worship of the City God was according to the dictates of written legislation and was to be performed by officials and degree holders. The prescribed sacrifices for a Chenghuangshen are described in the "Auspicious Rites" section of the Da Qing Tongli, the Qing dynasty manual for rituals.”
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“They are typically subordinate to Yanluo Wang, Dongyue Dadi, and City God.”
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