Five Paths Generals

deity intermediate Taoist single tradition · 1

The Five Paths Generals are considered enforcers of cosmic justice, ensuring that souls are directed to the appropriate path based on their moral conduct during their lifetime. They are often depicted as fierce, armored warriors, symbolizing their authority and power in the spiritual realm. In some traditions, the Five Paths Generals are also associated with the Fengdu Ghost City (酆都鬼城), the Taoist realm of the dead, where they assist in the administration of the underworld.

When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
0 – 2020
Historical notes
Referenced in Chinese literary works.

Relationships

co occurs with
Living Yama

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“My mortal life is not yet over, but now I have been taken by the Five Paths General... Out of pity, the Five Paths General has granted me three days of leave.”

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