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6 paź 2024 · All images by Ced Yong (The Scribbling Geek) The Chinese Underworld. The Chinese concept of Hell, or diyu (地狱), is easy to understand but tough to explore. Like the Christian underworld, the Chinese “earthly prison” is a place of great torment for sinners and evil souls.
The Heibai Wuchang, or Hak Bak Mo Seong, literally "Black and White Impermanence", are two deities in Chinese folk religion in charge of escorting the spirits of the dead to the underworld. As their names suggest, they are dressed in black and white respectively.
Yan Wang is one of the most feared gods in Chinese mythology due to his role as the judge of the dead. The legend of Yan Wang evolved over time as the original myth mixed with local beliefs, a process known as religious syncretism.
Explore the depths of the Chinese Hell, known as Diyu, which consists of ten distinct layers. Each layer holds its significance and punishments based on the severity of one’s sins. Let’s take a closer look at Diyu and its intricate structure.
Diyu (simplified Chinese: 地狱; traditional Chinese: 地獄; pinyin: dìyù; lit. 'earth prison') is the realm of the dead or "hell" in Chinese mythology.
29 lut 2024 · Diyu, often referred to as Hell or Purgatory, is a multi-layered underworld divided into ten primary courts, each presided over by a distinct ruler. These courts are interconnected by perilous paths and formidable gates, creating a vast and complex hierarchy.
Hei (black) Wu Chang and Bai (White) Wu Chang are collectively known as Hei Bai Wu Chang - Black and White Impermanence. They are often also collectively referred to as the Two Lords of Impermanence (无常二爷 wú cháng èr yé) or the 7th and 8th Lords (七爷八爷 qī yé bā yé).
