In Buddhism a Daoist deity, the god of war and martial arts. Originally a mortal, a humble seller of soy bean curd who discovered a taste for the martial life after rescuing a woman from the clutches of a tax inspector. He joined LIU-BEI and ZHANG-FEI, the trio becoming known as the Three Brothers of the Peach Orchard. Captured by the evil emperor Wu he was asked to choose between changing sides and death: he chose death. After death he asked a spiritual Buddhist leader for guidance. He learned the Five Precepts and now protects those of the faith. He is also worshipped as the god of literature and is depicted stern-faced, holding a book
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