Ten Kings of Hell
deity underworld Taoist single tradition · 1
The Ten Kings of Hell are deities who reside in the Fengdu Ghost City, the Taoist realm of the dead. The Five Paths Generals assist in the administration of the underworld alongside other deities like the Fengdu Dadi and the Ten Kings of Hell.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Associated with the Fengdu Ghost City.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Living Yama, Fengdu Dadi
- served by
- Five Paths Generals
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In some traditions, the Five Paths Generals are also associated with the Fengdu Ghost City (酆都鬼城), the Taoist realm of the dead, where they assist in the administration of the underworld alongside other deities like the Fengdu Dadi (酆都大帝) and the Ten Kings of Hell (十殿阎王).”
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