Jintong
Jintong (lit. 'Golden Boy') is a Taoist deity in Chinese mythology and Chinese traditional religion. Along with his female counterpart Yunü (Jade Girl), they are favored servants of the Jade Emperor and Zhenwudadi. They are also believed to serve as guides in the underworld and the protectors of houses and temples.
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When
Relationships
- consort of
- Yunü
- serves
- Jade Emperor, Zhenwudadi, Guanyin
- allied with
- Yunü
- co occurs with
- Yunü, Zhenwudadi, Old Man of the South Pole, Kuimulang, longnü
- has aspect
- Shancai Tongzi
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“Jintong (Chinese: 金童; pinyin: Jīntóng; lit. 'Golden Boy') is a Taoist deity in Chinese mythology and Chinese traditional religion who, along with his female counterpart Yunü (Jade Girl), are favored servants of the Jade Emperor and Zhenwudadi.”
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“Literary works often refer to attractive and well-matched couples as a Jintong and Yunü. During the Spring Festival, pictures featuring Yunü and Jintong can be found on the doors of many households.”
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