Chinese Mythology: Tian Di (the Heavenly Emperor)
Preface: The Tian Di is the supreme lord in Chinese mythology, the emperor who rules the heavens and the worlds,…
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Tian Huang Da Di, also known as Da Di of the Upper Palace of Gou Chen, is a Taoist deity who ranks among the four gods, dominating the three talents of heaven, earth and human beings, and commanding all spirits.
He resides in the Gou Chen Palace, symbolizing the creation of heaven and earth and the birth of all things, and possessing supreme authority and wisdom.
He is regarded as a god who protects the nation and leads all living beings to goodness, and is highly revered by believers.
Preface: The Tian Di is the supreme lord in Chinese mythology, the emperor who rules the heavens and the worlds,…