Marshal Tianpeng
deity sky Chinese single tradition · 1
Marshal Tianpeng is a deity in Chinese mythology and Taoism. He is best known for his role in the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, where he is reincarnated as Zhu Bajie, one of the main disciples of the monk Tang Sanzang. Marshal Tianpeng is revered as a powerful celestial general in Taoist tradition, often associated with the protection against evil spirits and the command of heavenly forces.
When
- First attested
- 1500 CE
- Attested period
- 1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in Journey to the West.
Relationships
- manifests as
- Zhu Bajie
- allied with
- Marshal Tianyou, the Protective Sage Yisheng, Zhenwudadi
- manifested by
- Zhu Bajie
- co occurs with
- Chang E
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Tianhou Temple (天后宫) in Tian'ao Village, Juguang Township, Lianjiang County (Matsu Islands), Taiwan, enshrines Marshal Tianpeng. In this temple, Marshal Tianpeng is depicted as a red-faced, long-bearded military general.”
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