Tiger Deity
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The Tiger Deity is a significant animal-associated deity in folk religion, originating from the ancient Chinese practice of nature worship and reverence for tigers. It is closely associated with various deities, often serving as their attendant, mount, or messenger, inheriting their divine powers. The Tiger Deity acts as a vanguard during deity processions, serves as a temple guardian, and ensures the safety of travelers and fishermen.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Traced back to ancient Chinese practice of nature worship.
Relationships
- serves
- Zhao Gongming, Baosheng Dadi, Chenghuang
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Traditionally, the Tiger Deity in Taiwanese temples is enshrined below the main deity's altar, reflecting its lower status. However, due to numerous accounts of the Tiger Deity's miraculous powers, some regions have begun to place it on the main altar or even dedicate entire temples to it.”
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