Wenchang Wang
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Wenchang Wang is a Taoist deity in Chinese mythology, known as the God of Culture and Literature. He is physically represented by a constellation of six stars near the Big Dipper. He is often depicted as an elderly scholar accompanied by two attendants, Tianlong and Diya, and sometimes holds a pen and a book that says "Heaven determines literary achievement".
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- serves
- Jade Emperor
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“officially apotheosized by Yen Yu of the Mongol Dynasty in 1314 A.D as the Supporter of the Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty, Diffuser of Renovating Influences, Ssu-lu of Wenchang, God and Lord. He is often called upon by scholars and students for academic help.”
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