List of media adaptations of the Investiture of the Gods information
Illustrations of Fengshen Yanyi from an edition of the novel featuring commentary by Zhong Xing (1574-1625) (book one)
The Investiture of the Gods, also known as Fengshen Yanyi (Chinese: 封神演義; pinyin: Fēngshén Yǎnyì), is a 16th-century Chinese novel and one of the major vernacular Chinese works in the gods and demons (shenmo) genre written during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The novel is considered to be one of China's great vernacular fictions and has a significant influence on Chinese and Japanese popular culture.[1] In Chinese folk religion, several characters from the novel are revered and worshiped as deities. These characters hold a significant place in the religious beliefs and practices of Chinese culture. Their stories and attributes have captivated the imaginations of believers, leading to their deification. The worship of these characters from Fengshen Yanyi serves as a testament to the deep connection between literature, mythology, and Chinese folk religion.[2] It has been adapted in various forms, including television series, manhua, manga, and video games.
^Knechtges, Taiping Chang (14 September 2017). A Dictionary of Chinese Literature. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-251393-9.
^Stevens, Keith (1998). "The Deification of Heroes Following the Struggle by the Vassal State of Chou to Overthrow the Shang Dynasty". Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 38: 173–185. ISSN 0085-5774. JSTOR 23889815.
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