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Chinese Myth Figures 中国神话人物 07 Door Gods 门神

In former times, door gods of China were divinities Taoists and common people believed to guard doors, as well as portraits of door gods for posting on doors. Door gods are widely popular among the Chinese people. Chinese New Year is the time for posting door god portraits. In the past, people believed that posting an image of a door god on the door could keep evil spirits away and bring back peace and luck. Door gods were even included into gods worshipped by Taoists, who would perform sacrificial rituals in honor of them.

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