The supreme ruler of heaven and the highest deity in Daoism and Chinese folk religion, also known as [[玉帝|玉帝|yu4 di4]]

one of the Three Pure Ones in the Daoist pantheon, also known as the Lord of the Numinous Treasure

King of Macedon (356–323 BCE) who established a vast empire stretching from Greece and Egypt to northwestern India

A divine title for [[关羽|關羽|guan1 yu3]], the celebrated general of the Three Kingdoms period, particularly used in Taoism; granted by Emperor Wanli of the Ming dynasty to honor his loyalty and military prowess.

The God of Medicine in folk religion, historically based on the Song dynasty physician [[吴夲|吳夲|wu2 tao1]] from Fujian; widely worshiped in Fujian and Taiwan

Empress Catherine II of Russia, who reigned from 1762 to 1796

Taoist deity associated with the south pole and longevity, often depicted as a benevolent old man with a high forehead

Cyrus the Great (ca. 600-530 BC), founder of the Persian Empire and conqueror of Babylon

Great Emperor of Fusang, a high-ranking deity in Taoist mythology who governs the immortals of the east

the supreme deity in Chinese folk religion and Taoism who rules over heaven and earth

Charlemagne (c. 747–814), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Holy Roman Emperor from 800

The King of the Franks and the first Holy Roman Emperor (742-814); unified much of Western Europe and promoted learning and feudalism; also known as [[查理大帝|查理大帝|cha2 li3 da4 di4]].

supreme deity of Taoism and Chinese popular religion

the highest deity in the Taoist pantheon, also known as the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning

daoist deities overseeing the three domains of heaven, earth, and water, often identified with the legendary rulers Yao, Shun, and Yu

The Great Emperor of True Might, a powerful god in Chinese religion and Taoism who rules over the northern direction. Historically renamed from [[玄武|玄武|xuan2 wu3]] to avoid a naming taboo, he is often depicted barefoot with long hair, holding a sword and treading upon a tortoise and a snake. He is worshipped for longevity and protection against evil.

The three high-ranking Daoist deities in charge of heaven, earth, and water, often identified as the ancient legendary rulers Yao, Shun, and Yu; also known as [[三官帝君|三官帝君|san1 guan1 di4 jun1]] or [[三元大帝|三元大帝|san1 yuan2 da4 di4]].