John Shaqi
Chinese1600 BCE – present

Fengbo (deity)

China

Fengbo, also known as Fengshi, is the Taoist deity of the wind. In ancient times, he was depicted as a grotesque deity with the body of a deer, the head of a bird, horns, the tail of a snake, and patterns of a leopard. Eventually, Fengbo was replaced by Feng Po Po.

Fengbo (deity)

Fengbo (deity)

Fengbo, also known as Fengshi, is the Taoist deity of the wind. In ancient times, he was depicted as a grotesque deity with the body of a deer, the head of a bird, horns, the tail of a snake, and patterns of a leopard. Eventually, Fengbo was replaced by Feng Po Po. According to the Records of the Grand Historian, he was an object of state ritual from early times, with temples and festivals held in honor of him.

Pantheon: Chinese Culture: Chinese Civilization: China Period: 1600 BCE – present

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fengbo_(deity)

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