Ch’ih Ching-tzu (son of red essence, red spirit) In Chinese mythology, the spirit of fire, who made himself clothes from red leaves. He is one of the Wu Lao, the five spirits of natural forces.
Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
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Reveals techniques for achieving spiritual immortality through an in-depth exploration of Lao-tzu’s Tao Te Ching • Includes practices and meditations for living in harmony with…
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Tzu Ku is queen of the outhouse and pigpen. She is theoretically the lady of the modern bathroom too, except that it’s not exactly the same. Her traditional domains are freestanding buildings similar to a little shrine building, albeit degraded.