Erlang Zhenjun
deity sky Chinese single tradition · 1
Erlang Zhenjun, also known as the Illustrious Sage Erlang Shen, is the imperial nephew of the Jade Emperor who resides in Guanzhou at the mouth of the Guan River. He receives incense offerings from the mortal realm and once vanquished six demons. He commands the Brothers of Meishan and 1,200 Grass-Head Deities, possessing immense supernatural powers.
Relationships
- allied with
- Kang Anyu, Zhang Boshi, Li Huanzhang, Yao Gonglin, Guo Shen, Zhi Jian
- serves
- Jade Emperor
- co occurs with
- Guanyin
- served by
- Kang Anyu, Zhang Boshi, Li Huanzhang, Yao Gonglin, Guo Shen, Zhi Jian, Grass-Head Deities
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Your Majesty's imperial nephew, the Illustrious Sage Erlang Zhenjun, currently resides in Guanzhou, at the mouth of the Guan River...He is accompanied by the Brothers of Meishan and commands 1,200 Grass-Head Deities. His supernatural powers are immense.”
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