Lord Earth
deity earth Buddhist single tradition · 1
Lord Earth is regarded as a guardian that safeguards homes and pacifies tombs, in conjunction with the dragon kings. The dragon kings were also regarded as guardians that safeguard homes and pacify tombs, in conjunction with the worship of Lord Earth during the Tang period.
When
- First attested
- 600 CE
- Attested period
- 600 – 800
- Historical notes
- Worshiped during the Tang period.
Relationships
- allied with
- longwang
- co occurs with
- Dragons of the Five Regions/Directions
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“During the Tang period, the dragon kings were also regarded as guardians that safeguard homes and pacify tombs, in conjunction with the worship of Lord Earth. Buddhist rainmaking rituals were also learned during Tang dynasty China.”
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