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Zao Jun – The Kitchen God Favourable by Jade Emperor

The god of the art of cooking was Zao Jun. Before becoming a deity, he was a man, and when he ascended among the gods, he earned the nickname "god of the kitchen" or "god of the stove." Many Chinese hang a portrait of him over the stove in their home. Guodin Sien was...

Eight Immortals Legend – Gathering of The Heroes fighting Demons

The Eight immortals (Ba Sien) could fly and kill demons, eradicating evil from the world. Some gods were born as gods, but not the Eight Immortals - they were once people living on earth, but thanks to their qualities and devotion to Taoism, they gained immortality...

Powerful Jade Emperor – Origin and Legend of Immortality

The name of the Jade Emperor was Yu Huang. He was also called the Heavenly Emperor or Supreme Ruler. He was surrounded by hundreds of employees who were immortal with great influence on everything on earth - from weather conditions to helping people. Interestingly,...

The Astonishing Sun Simiao and The Dragon – Chinese Legend

Sun Simiao (孙思邈) was a Chinese physician and writer of the Sui and Tang dynasties. The title of "Chinese King of Medicine" (药王; 藥王, Yaowang) was awarded to him for his significant contribution to Chinese medicine and the care of the patients entrusted to him. Sun and...

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