![]() ![]() In most popular myths, he is commonly described as having been a mortal man prior to becoming a god. In some versions of his origin story, the Jade Emperor came into existence when the universe was created by Pangu (盤古). Perhaps their most famous daughter, Zhinü is famous not for her role as a goddess but for her actions: she infamously fell in love with a human and suffered as a result. ![]() Zhu niang-niang is a fertility goddess that helps couples in need of children, and Yen-kuang nian-niang is the protector of the blind who can grant the power of eyesight to those in need. The couple are said to have had an enormous amount of children together, and three of their daughters hold important places in Chinese mythology. The Jade Emperor is married to the Celestial Queen Mother, Xiwangmu (西王母). He typically appears wearing long, flowing robes and sitting on a royal throne, though he is also sometimes depicted wearing full battle armor and wielding a large sword. In art and cinema, the Jade Emperor is usually depicted as a middle-aged man sporting a thin mustache and a long, sagely goatee. The Jade Emperor is more commonly referred to as tiān gōng (天公), or “heavenly grandfather.” Attributes His full title, written as yǜ huáng shàng dì ( 玉皇上帝), means the “Pure August Emperor on High,” though this is seldom used. ![]() The Jade Emperor’s name consists of the Chinese characters yù (玉), meaning “jade,” and dì (皇), meaning “emperor.” However, the Jade Emperor has many other names and titles as well. ![]()
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