Yin Cha
demonic underworld Chinese single tradition · 1
Yin Cha (Chinese: 陰差; lit. 'underworld messenger" or "ghost officer') are servants of the underworld Diyu, often tasked with escorting souls to the afterlife or carrying out the decrees of the gods of the underworld. They are typically subordinate to Yanluo Wang (閻羅王), the King of Hell, and play an important role in maintaining order in the realm of the dead.
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- Yanluo Wang
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“In Chinese folk religion, the most famous Yin Cha are Heibai Wuchang (Black and White Impermanence). However, other underworld deities, such as General Xie and General Fan, General Ox and General Horse, and General Chains and Shackles, also have roles in apprehending the souls of the dead.”
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