Huang Shigong is a semi-mythological figure who lived between the Qin dynasty and Han dynasty. His exact dates are unknown, but his significance reflects the worldview of ancient Chinese culture.
No physical description is provided in the source material.
Through written texts, Huang Shigong imparts knowledge and wisdom to those who seek it, as seen in his gift of a treatise on military strategy called Huang Shigong San Lue and the Lingqijing divination manual.
Chang'e
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Chinese gods and immortals (shenxian)
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Eight Immortals (八仙; Bā Xiān)
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Four Symbols (Sì Xiàng)
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Kitchen God (Zao Jun / Zao Shen)
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Mazu
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Preta (Hungry Ghost)
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Ông Trời
In Vietnamese tradition, Ông Trời is a high-ranking deity associated with the divine realm and later merged with the Jade Emperor. (Note: 1. The power tier should be Primordial, not Ancient, since Ông Trời is described as one of the most important gods in Vietnamese cosmology. 2. Add information about Ông Trời's appearance, abilities, s)
Huacas (Mountain Deities)
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Huanca
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Huangmei Dawang
A formidable supernatural being in the Buddhist tradition associated with immense power and strength. (Note: - Summary: Inaccurate. Huangmei Dawang is a major antagonist, not associated with "immense power and strength". - Power tier: Possibly incorrect. Although it has significant spiritual authority and ca)
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