Taoist deities

Laozi (, ; ), formerly Latinized as Laocius, was a legendary Chinese philosopher considered to be the author of the Tao Te Ching (Pinyin: Dào Dé Jīng), one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Modern scholarship generally regards his biographical details as later inventions and his opus a collaboration of various writers, with the name Laozi, literally meaning 'Old Master', likely intended to portray an archaic anonymity that could converse with Confucianism. Traditional accounts addend him as , born in the 6th-centuryBC state of Chu during China's Spring and Autumn period (). Serving as the r

Chinese general serving warlord Liu Bei (160-220)

mythical character from Journey to the West

Nüwa, also read Nügua, is a mother goddess, culture hero, and/or member of the Three Sovereigns of Chinese mythology. She is a goddess in Chinese folk religion, Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. She is credited with creating humanity and repairing the Pillar of Heaven.

the highest god of many Taoist sects, overseeing the universe through administration of a celestial bureaucracy mirroring ancient and medieval China's

'''Chang'e ( ; ), originally known as Heng'e''' (), is the goddess of the Moon and wife of Hou Yi, the great archer. Renowned for her beauty, Chang'e is also known for ascending to the Moon with her pet Yu Tu, the Moon Rabbit and living in the Moon Palace (). She is one of the most well-known goddesses in Chinese mythology, Chinese folk religion, Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. In modern times, Chang'e is the namesake of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program.

Mazu or Matsu is a sea goddess in Chinese folk religion, Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. She is also known by several other names and titles. Mazu is the deified form of Lin Moniang (), a shamaness from Fujian who is said to have lived in the late 10th century. After her death, she became revered as a tutelary deity of Chinese seafarers, including fishermen and sailors.

Budai is a nickname given to the historical Chinese monk Qieci () in the Later Liang Dynasty, who is often identified with and venerated as the future Buddha Maitreya in Chan Buddhism and Buddhist scripture. With the spread of Chan Buddhism, he also came to be venerated in Vietnam, Korea, and Japan.

Song dynasty general, killed by royal decree from the Emperor Gaozong of Song (1103–1142)

immortal person in Taoism, used variously for historical figures, legendary heroes, and minor deities

mother goddess in Chinese religion and mythology

Nezha (, Nézhā) or sometimes Nezha the Crown Prince (, ), is a protection deity in Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Chinese folk religion. His official Taoist name is "Marshal of the Central Altar" (). He was then given the title "Third Lotus Prince" () after he became a deity.

the three highest gods in the Taoist pantheon, regarded as pure manifestation of the Tao and the origin of all sentient beings

Taoist water deity, tutelary deity of Ming Empire

deity in Chinese mythology

Taoist deification of Canopus, the brightest star of the constellation Carina; symbolizes happiness and longevity

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Hòutǔ () or Hòutǔshén (), also known as Hòutǔ Niángniáng (in Chinese either , Aoshen or ), otherwise called Dimǔ () or Dimǔ Niángniáng (), is the deity of all land and earth in Chinese religion and mythology. Houtu is the overlord of all the Tudigongs ("Lord of Local Land"), Sheji ("the State"), Shan Shen ("God of Mountains"), City Gods ("God of Local City"), and landlord gods worldwide.

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deification of Laozi in the Taoist pantheon

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Dǒumǔ (), also known as , and , is a goddess in Chinese religion and Taoism. She is also named through the honorific Tiānhòu ( "Queen of Heaven"), shared with other Chinese goddesses, especially Mazu, who are perhaps conceived as her aspects. Other names are and .

Chinese deity associated with flood control

Taoist deity in Chinese Mythology, known as the God of Culture and Literature

three of the highest deities of Taoism: the Heavenly Official, the Earthly Official, and the Water Official

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character in the Legend of the White Snake

biography of Taoist deities and xian

tutelary goddess of females and children in Chinese folk religion, also tutelary deity of Fuzhou

a figure in Chinese mythology and a god in Chinese folk religion

Cāngdì () of is the manifestation of the supreme God associated with the essence of wood and spring, for which he is worshipped as the god of fertility. The is both his animal form and constellation, and as a human, he was Tàihào (Fu Xi). His female consort is the goddess of fertility Bixia. His astral body is Jupiter.

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Zhenren ( or 'person of truth') is a Chinese term that first appeared in the Zhuangzi meaning "a Taoist spiritual master" in those writings, as in one who has mastered realization of the Tao. Religious Taoism mythologized zhenren, having them occupy various places in the celestial hierarchy sometimes synonymous with xian. Zhenren has been used in various ways depending on the sect and time period.

Chinese child-giver deity

Group of four important Daoist deities

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thumb|Goumang Goumang, also known as Jumang (), is an auxiliary god of the Fuxi family. The Classic of Mountains and Seas described his appearance as "having a human face and a bird's body, riding on two dragons". He is the god of wood and spring, in charge of life and health.

Fujianese and Taiwanese folk religion, frequently considered an aspect of Taoism

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deity worshipped in southern Fujian and Hoklo Taiwanese folk religion

Taoist fertility goddess

Investiture of the Gods character

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