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Zhurong, Directional Deity of the Southern Flame
See Appendix B, Zhu Rong, pg. 331. Some Chinese traditions express the directional deity of the South as a god, while others, especially those from the south, express the deity as a goddess. Here, Zhurong is depicted as the goddess. Lady Zhurong, of 14th century lore, was a skilled warrior later immortalized into the directional deity of the south. Zhurong is associated with the planet Mars and the element Fire. She is celebrated during the summer solstice.
Zhurong, Directional Deity of the Southern Flame
See Appendix B, Zhu Rong, pg. 331. Some Chinese traditions express the directional deity of the South as a god, while others, especially those from the south, express the deity as a goddess. Here, Zhurong is depicted as the goddess. Lady Zhurong, of 14th century lore, was a skilled warrior later immortalized into the directional deity of the south. Zhurong is associated with the planet Mars and the element Fire. She is celebrated during the summer solstice.