Feb 26, 2025 · As one of the most beloved Chinese mythological figures, Ne Zha has been worshiped in Buddhism, Daoism, and folk traditions for centuries. Its prototype lies in Buddhism, which made its way to ancient China during the first century BCE.

Ne Zha (哪吒) is the titular main protagonist of the 2019 Chinese mythology adventure animated film of the same name and its 2025 blockbuster sequel. He is the third son of Li Jing and, Lady Yin and the reincarnation of the Spirit Pearl. He is the …

Feb 13, 2025 · Why, when and how Ne Zha morphed from an adult-looking deity into a child god are questions without certain answers. Some scholars have pointed to the Hindu divinity Krishna as a potential model.

Nezha (哪吒, Nézhā) or sometimes Nezha the Crown Prince (哪吒太子, Nézhā Tàizǐ), is a protection deity in Taoism, Buddhism, and Chinese folk religion. His official Taoist name is "Marshal of the Central Altar" (中壇元帥). He was then given the title "Third Lotus Prince" (蓮花三太子) after he became a deity.

Mar 13, 2025 · The current most well-known Ne Zha story goes like this: Ne Zha was the third son of Li Jing, the commander of Chentang Pass in the late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC). His mother was pregnant for three years and six months before giving birth to a fleshy ball, from which Ne Zha jumped out.

Tianzun then instructs Taiyi to take the Spirit Pearl to be reincarnated as the third son of Li Jing in the town of Chentang Pass, to be named Ne Zha. Shen steals the Spirit Pearl, causing Li Jing's pregnant wife Lady Yin to give birth to a reincarnation of the Demon Orb, Ne Zha.

Feb 16, 2025 · In Fengshen Yanyi, Nezha is the reincarnation of the spirit bead child, and his mother, Lady Yin, carries him for 3 years and 6 months before giving birth. Master Taiyi (Taiyi Zhenren) takes him as a disciple and gives him magical weapons such as the Qiankun Ring (乾坤圈) and the Huntian Ribbon (混天绫).

Mar 24, 2025 · Awalnya, nama Ne Zha bukanlah berasal dari Tiongkok, melainkan merupakan transkripsi Tionghoa yang disingkat dari kata Sanskerta, Nalakuvara, seorang tokoh mitologi India yang muncul dalam epik Hindu seperti Ramayana dan literatur Buddha.

The third son of the Pagoda-bearing Heavenly King Li Jing, Nezha caused a stir in the East Sea and committed suicide in apology. His master, Taiyi Zhenren, remade his body with a lotus flower, granting him the Qiankun Ring, Hentian Silk, Wind Fire Wheels, and the Fire-tip Spear.

Sep 4, 2019 · The third son of deity Li Jing — sometimes known as the “Pagoda-bearing Heavenly King” — Ne Zha was born a troublemaker and a fighter. Often whirling through the air on wheels of fire, with a floating red sash draped around his shoulders, Ne Zha is one of the few child deities in the Chinese pantheon.