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Deities Take Their Posts

Gods were no longer seen as mere symbols of natural forces. They often took on human names and forms, even occupying ranks and official positions within a celestial hierarchy. As they entered stories and history, they came to embody ideals of order in traditional culture—serving as moral guides for human behavior.

Deities Take Their Posts: Twenty Eight Mansions Exhibition Area

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Deities Take Their Posts: Exhibition Area of the Three Taoist Officials Making an Inspection Tour

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