- 真武大帝 zhēnwǔdàdì Zhenwu EmperorThe 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.
- 真武真君 zhēnwǔzhēnjūn ZhenwuGreat Emperor of True Martial Arts, a high-ranking Taoist deity who is the god of the north