Heibai Wuchang
Heibai Wuchang are deities of the underworld Diyu. In some traditions, they are known as two of Chenghuang's six trusted generals, alongside Jinjia Yinsuo and Niutou Mamian. They are typically subordinate to Yanluo Wang, Dongyue Dadi, and City God.
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- co occurs with
- General Xie, General Fan, General Ox, General Horse, General Chains, General Shackles, Juhun gui, Jeoseungsaja, Chasa, Gangrim Doryeong, Xie Bi'an, Fan Wujiu, Shiva as Tarakeshwara, Visnudutas, Daena, Yanluo Wang, Kṣitigarbha, Mulian, Golden Chain General, Silver Lock General, Zhong Kui, Đầu Trâu, Mặt Ngựa, Alexiares, Anicetus, Gozu Tennō, Kushiel, Zabaniyya, Lugalirra, Meslamtaea, Saint Peter, Jesus, Samael, Azrael, Michael the Archangel, Amokye, Anito, Grim Reaper, Magwayen, Yama-dutas, Diting, Chenghuangshen, Meng Po
- serves
- Yin Cha, Jade Emperor, Yanluo Wang, City God, Dōngyuèdàdì
- manifests as
- Wuchang Gui
- allied with
- Jinjia Yinsuo, Niutou Mamian
- has aspect
- Wuchang Gui
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“In some traditions, they are also known as two of Chenghuang's six trusted generals, alongside Heibai Wuchang and Niutou Mamian. They are typically subordinate to Yanluo Wang, Dongyue Dadi, and City God.”
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“In Chinese folk religion, the most famous Yin Cha are Heibai Wuchang (Black and White Impermanence). However, other underworld deities, such as General Xie and General Fan, General Ox and General Horse, and General Chains and Shackles, also have roles in apprehending the souls of the dead.”
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“Heibai Wuchang, literally "Black and White Impermanence", are two deities in Chinese folk religion in charge of escorting the spirits of the dead to the underworld.”
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“The Jade Emperor was deeply impressed by their friendship so he appointed them as 'Guardians of the Underworld'.”
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“Kṣitigarbha Temples (Chinese: 地藏庵; pinyin: Dìzàng'ān) are Taoist temples that usually enshrine Kṣitigarbha as the main deity, along with other gods typically related to the Chinese netherworld Diyu, such as Yanluo Wang and Heibai Wuchang.”
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