Chinese Mythology: Zhu Rong, God of Fire
Preface: Zhu Rong (祝融), known as Red Emperor (赤帝), is the god of fire and the god of the south…
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Zhu Rong, the god of fire in ancient Chinese mythology, is said to have been the Fire Zheng (Fire Officer) , who blessed all living beings with light and warmth.
His majestic image, riding the fire dragon and controlling the flames, brings light and life as well as symbolizes destruction and rebirth, and is one of the symbols of the ancient Chinese worship of the power of nature.
Preface: Zhu Rong (祝融), known as Red Emperor (赤帝), is the god of fire and the god of the south…