Hou Tu
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Hou Tu
Hou Tu (also Hou T'u, now Hou Tu Nainai, in Chinese mythology
, is the deity
of the earth and soil, who was first worshipped by Emperor Wu of Han
in 113 BC
.
Hou Tu (also Hou T'u, now Hou Tu Nainai, in Chinese mythology
Chinese mythology
Chinese mythology is a collection of cultural history, folktales, and religions that have been passed down in oral or written tradition. These include creation myths and legends and myths concerning the founding of Chinese culture and the Chinese state...
, is the deity
Deity
A deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
of the earth and soil, who was first worshipped by Emperor Wu of Han
Emperor Wu of Han
Emperor Wu of Han , , personal name Liu Che , was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty of China, ruling from 141 BC to 87 BC. Emperor Wu is best remembered for the vast territorial expansion that occurred under his reign, as well as the strong and centralized Confucian state he organized...
in 113 BC
113 BC
Year 113 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Caprarius and Carbo...
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