Yudi

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Yudi is the Jade Emperor, the supreme ruler of Heaven and chief deity in traditional Chinese folk religion and Taoism.

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Yudi canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf deity
associatedWith Mandate of Heaven
celestial bureaucracy
culture Chinese
domain Heaven
the celestial bureaucracy
equatedWith Heavenly Emperor in some traditions
Shangdi in some traditions
hasAttribute moral overseer of the human world
supreme authority over gods and spirits
upholder of cosmic order
hasFeastDay 9th day of the first lunar month
hasTitle Jade August Ruler
Jade Emperor
Yudi Dadi
Yuhuang Dadi
Yuhuang Shangdi
linked to: Jade Emperor
mythologicalTradition Chinese mythology
oversees distribution of rewards and punishments
earthly affairs
natural phenomena
parentOf various celestial officials in some myths
positionInPantheon head of the celestial administration
highest deity in the Taoist pantheon
religion Chinese folk religion
Taoism
residence Heavenly Court
linked to: Heavenly court

Jade Emperor’s Palace
role chief deity in Taoism
chief deity in traditional Chinese folk religion
supreme ruler of Heaven
symbol imperial dragon
imperial throne
jade
veneratedAs guarantor of good fortune
guardian of moral order
protector of families
worshipedIn China
Taiwan
overseas Chinese communities

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Jade Emperor title Yudi