Marshal Tianpeng

Marshal Tianpeng (Chinese: 天蓬元帅; pinyin: Tiānpéng Yuánshuài; lit. 'Heavenly Marshal Canopy') is a deity in Chinese mythology and Taoism. He is best known for his role in the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West (西游记), where he is reincarnated as Zhu Bajie, one of the main disciples of the monk Tang Sanzang. Marshal Tianpeng is revered as a powerful celestial general in Taoist tradition, often associated with the protection against evil spirits and the command of heavenly forces.

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