Qianliyan
Qianliyan ("Thousand-Mile Eye") is a demon who fell in love with Mazu. He attempted to defeat her in combat to marry her, but was subdued by Mazu's martial arts skills. After becoming friends with Mazu, he was hired as one of her guardian generals.
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When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Companion of Mazu who continues to serve as door god at Taoist temples.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Laojun, Shunfeng'er, Shenshu, Yulü, Yuchi Gong, Qin Shubao, Shentu, Azure Dragon, white tiger
- enemy of
- Mazu
- allied with
- Shunfeng'er, Mazu
- serves
- Mazu, Jade Woman of Marvelous Deeds
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“In one, the demons Qianliyan ("Thousand-Mile Eye") and Shunfeng'er ("Wind-Following Ear") both fell in love with her and she conceded that she would marry the one who defeated her in combat. Using her martial arts skills, however, she subdued them both and, after becoming friends, hired them as her guardian generals.”
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“some deities worshipped for other reasons—including the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, and Mazu's companions Qianliyan and Shunfeng'er—who also serve as door gods at Taoist temples”
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