Five Yama Kings
deity underworld Taoist single tradition · 1
The Five Yama Kings (五閻王) are connected to the judgment of souls. In some Taoist sects, the Five Ghost Emperors are believed to be manifestations of the Five Yama Kings.
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- co occurs with
- Yanluo Wang, Five Directional Emperors
- manifested by
- Five Ghost Emperors
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“In some Taoist sects, they are also believed to be manifestations of the Five Yama Kings (五閻王), reinforcing their connection to the judgment of souls.”
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