Jinqianbo

deity intermediate Chinese single tradition · 1

Jinqianbo, whose name translates to "Uncle Money" or "Elder of Wealth", is a deity associated with wealth and prosperity in Chinese folk religion. He oversees incense money transmission from the living realm to Diyu, the realm of the dead. He is venerated as a god of wealth or a guardian of financial fortune, though he is not as widely recognized as major wealth deities and may be a localized or regional figure worshipped in certain areas, particularly in southern China or among Chinese diaspora communities.

Relationships

co occurs with
Bigan, Caishen
serves
Jade Emperor

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Upon his death, Li's soul descended to the underworld, where he was greeted by various deities and appointed by the Jade Emperor as the 'Treasurer of Wealth and Fortune' in charge of overseeing the wealth sent by the living to their ancestors.”

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