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6 paź 2024 · To begin with, Chinese rulers of hell are neither evil gods nor responsible for any evil-doing in the mortal world. They are also not demons. While hailed as sovereigns and high-ranking in the divine pantheon, none are supreme deities too. All Chinese Gods of Hell report to the Court of Heaven.
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.
17 lip 2020 · Di Yu is a subterranean “hell” located in the Shadow Realm (阴间 yīn jiān) where virtually all spirits must go to be judged and atone for their earthly sins. Only those few that are able to live their life in accordance with “the way” (道 Dào) may go straight to Heaven.
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.
Yan Wang Chinese god, also known as the King of Hell in Chinese mythology, holds dominion over the underworld and judges the fate of the deceased. With a fearsome appearance and two formidable guardians named Ox-Head and Horse-Face, Yan Wang presides over the ten layers of Diyu, where souls are punished according to the severity of their crimes.
30 cze 2024 · The Three Realms (三界): Chinese cosmology divides the universe into three interconnected realms: Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld. Heaven is the domain of gods and celestial beings, Earth is the realm of the living, and the Underworld is where the souls of the dead reside.
In Chinese culture and religion, King Yan (simplified Chinese: 阎王; traditional Chinese: 閻王; pinyin: Yánwáng) is the god of death and the ruler of Diyu, overseeing the "Ten Kings of Hell" in its capital of Youdu.