Xuanwu
deity sky Taoist single tradition · 2
Xuanwu is an important deity in Daoism who had a special relationship with the Ming emperors, parallel to the relationship between Empress Zhang and Jiutian Xuannü.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 600 CE
- Attested period
- 600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Associated with Ming emperors in parallel to Jiutian Xuannü's association with Empress Zhang.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Six Jia Generals, Jiutian Xuannü, Six Ding Jade Maidens, Guanyin, Jade Emperor, Lü Dongbin
- aspect of
- Taishang Laojun
- manifested by
- Taishang Laojun
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The relationship of Empress Zhang and Jiutian Xuannü closely paralleled the relationship of the Ming emperors and Xuanwu, another important deity in Daoism”
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“Xuanwu was a king of the north who had two generals serving under him, a "Tortoise General" and a "Snake General". This king had a temple at Wudang Mountains in Hubei”
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