- Guanyin – Mythopedia
Guanyin (觀音) is the beloved Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion All-seeing and all-hearing, she is characterized by her great benevolence and offers protection to those who are suffering
- Kannon – Mythopedia
Kannon (観音) is the goddess of compassion and mercy, the keeper of peace and reliever of troubles The most popular bodhisattva in Japan, she also relieves drought, helps women to conceive, and makes good wishes for the world
- Chinese Gods – Mythopedia
The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries Some of the most enduring deities are Pangu, the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, Sun Wukong, and the Eight Immortals
- Mazu – Mythopedia
Mazu (媽祖) is the compassionate Chinese goddess of the sea, watching over sailors, fishermen, and travelers Celebrated for her protective nature, she sends warnings of oncoming storms to those at risk
- Sun Wukong – Mythopedia
Sun Wukong (孫悟空) is the Chinese trickster god known as the Monkey King Born from a magical rock, he was thrown out of the Jade Emperor’s court for his impertinence, but eventually achieved enlightenment
- Nezha – Mythopedia
Nezha (哪吒) is a precocious young Chinese deity who watches over teenagers and professional drivers Enraged by his father’s actions after his reincarnation, his eventual reconciliation with his parents is a classic example of filial piety
- Zhong Kui – Mythopedia
Zhong Kui (鍾馗) is a Chinese deity and folk hero who fights ghosts and hunts demons He committed suicide after being stripped of honors due to his ugliness, but was granted supernatural abilities in the afterlife
- Pangu – Mythopedia
Pangu (盤古) is an ancient Chinese deity considered to be the first living being and creator of the world Emerging from an egg containing the entire cosmos, his birth released the universe
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