真武大帝！True Martial Emperor!

Zhenwu Dadi, also known as Xuanwu Great Emperor, Xuantian God, and Zhenwu Emperor, is one of the most important gods in Chinese Taoism and is often revered as the patron saint and guard general of the north. His image and beliefs are related to the northern Xuanwu (that is, the divine beast entangled with turtles and snakes), so he is also regarded as the god who rules the north and suppresses floods and evil spirits. The origin and legend of Zhenwu Great Emperor, Zhenwu Great Emperor's beliefs originated from the worship of northern Xuanwu in ancient China. In the Taoist system, there are many legends about the origin of Zhenwu Great Emperor. Here are some common sayings: 1. Son of the Emperor: In some Taoist legends, Zhenwu Great Emperor is considered to be the son of the Emperor of Heaven. He was sent down to guard the north, to defend the world against disasters and evil forces. He became enlightened in the world, and eventually ascended to heaven, becoming the god in charge of the north. 2. Cultivation into immortality: Another widely circulated story is that the True Martial Emperor was originally a mortal, and in order to save the common people, he gave up everything in the mortal world and went to Wudang Mountain to cultivate. After a lot of hardships, he finally became an immortal, and was named the "True Martial Emperor", guarding the north and protecting the world. The image of the True Martial Emperor, the image of the True Martial Emperor is usually majestic and solemn. He is often depicted as a martial general wearing black armor, stepping on turtle snakes, and holding swords or magic weapons, symbolizing the divine power to suppress evil and drive away disasters. There is usually a tortoise and a snake at his feet, and the two animals are entangled to symbolize the northern Xuanwu. The belief and influence of Zhenwu Great Emperor, Zhenwu Great Emperor has an important position in Chinese Taoist beliefs, especially in Wudang Mountain, he is venerated as the main god, and many Taoist temples and temples are dedicated to him. Zhenwu Great Emperor is not only the patron saint of Taoism, but also the patron saint of soldiers and generals. Many generals and soldiers will worship him in the hope of gaining courage and strength. In folk beliefs, Zhenwu Great Emperor is regarded as a god who can exorcise evil spirits and avoid disasters and bless peace. Therefore, in some families, people will also worship the deity of Zhenwu Great Emperor to pray for the safety and health of the family. #History #Sects #Figures #Architecture #Art #Music #Clothing #MartialArts