Guan Yu/Kwan Gung (Chinese, Taoist)

The Chinese Taoist god of war and wisdom. One of the best known Chinese historical figures throughout East Asia, Guan Yu's true life stories have largely given way to semi-fictional ones, mostly found in the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms or passed down the generations as folklore, in which his deeds and moral qualities have been much exaggerated. Guan Yu had been deified as early as the Sui Dynasty and is still being worshipped by Chinese people today, especially in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is seen as the epitome of loyalty and righteousness. He is particularly popular amongst martial artists and the police. (Wikipedia)

 

 

 

Michael the Archangel
(Christian, Jewish, Islam)

The western Judeo-Christian equivalent of the above deities is the Archangel Michael who is the “leader of the Angelic armies” and the defeater of Satan. Michael’s name means “the likeness of God.” He is responsible for casting Satan out of heaven and will defeat him again at the end of days. He is called on by believers for protection and to overcome sinful behaviour.

 

 

 

 

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