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ZHOU-WANG

Also known as CHOU-WANG, JOU-WANG, TCHEOU WANG

ZHOU-WANG: Emperor Zhao, last ruler of the Shang Dynasty, was much given to cruelty and debauchery. His favorite pastime was forcing slaves to swim naked in a wine-filled lake. (Which doesn't actually sound too bad to us. Maybe it was a bad vintage.)

When finally overthrown (despite the aid of CAI-SHEN in warrior mode) he went to Heaven to put in his immortality claim. There was nothing remotely suitable, so the Heavenly Judges had to create a post specially for him: God of Sodomy.

To curtail his activities he was only granted a single temple at Weihui in Henan. It's still there to this day, and you can worship there — if you really wish to.

Entry last modified on 15 April 2004

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VITAL STATISTIX
Area or people: n/a
Location : China
Gender : Male
Category : Deity
Pronunciation : Jhoh Warng
Alternative names : CHOU-WANG, JOU-WANG, TCHEOU WANG
Attributes : Coming soon
Mystic Number : 141

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