Taibai Jinxing
Taibai Jinxing (Chinese: 太白金星; pinyin: Tàibái Jīnxīng; lit. 'Great White Golden Star') is a deity in Chinese folk religion and Taoism. He is the son of Bai Di, the White Emperor, and his name means 'Evening Star'. The Fengshen Yanyi refers to him as an aide in the entourage of the Jade Emperor. In Chinese astronomy, Taibai Jinxing is the name for Venus.
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Statue Of Taibai Jinxing (middle) in Tàibáidiàn (太白殿) Huxi, Penghu Taiwan | |
Planet | Venus |
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