Other Mythologies: Chinese Gods and Goddesses
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XUAN WU
Also known as "The Dark Lord of the North", The Lord of True Martiality, the North Lord Xuan Wu, Lord Black, and The Lord of
Black Martiality. Usually depicted in black robes and holding a sword, he was one of the most widely revered Gods of
traditional China. He is always depicted with a tortoise and a snake, sometimes beneath one of his feet. He is a very
powerful god that is able to control the elements and is also capable of great magic. He is the patron saint of
Wudang Mountian in China's Hubei Province.
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