Wenchang
deity sky Chinese single tradition · 1
Wenchang is a deity associated with literature and scholarly achievement in Chinese tradition. There is controversy over his actual position and identity, with some attributing him to Zhang Yazi, though stories of Zhang Yazi focus on honor and heroism rather than literature. The official deity has been allowed to 'borrow glory' from the popular god Kui Xing and even assume his personality.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Kui Xing, Wenchang Jundi
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“There is controversy over the actual position of Wenchang, despite common practice of attributing him to Zhang Yazi...the official deity has been allowed to 'borrow glory' from the popular god”
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