Chinese Mythology: Er Lang Shen Splits the Mountain to Save His Mother
Like his nephew, Er Lang Shen (二郎神) once split a mountain to save his mother. His enemy is his uncle, his mother’s brother, the Yu Huang Da Di (the Jade…
Useful for understanding China
Yu Ding Zhen Ren, an important figure in Taoist mythology, is one of the twelve Golden Immortals in Taoism.
He held a jade cauldron, with high magical power, skilled in alchemy and divination, and once guided Yang Jian to cultivate into a god.
The image of the Yu Ding Zhen Ren is extraordinary and profound, symbolizing wisdom and compassion in Taoist culture.
Like his nephew, Er Lang Shen (二郎神) once split a mountain to save his mother. His enemy is his uncle, his mother’s brother, the Yu Huang Da Di (the Jade…