WEN CHANG
Daoist Literature God
Also known as Wen Ch'ang, Wenchang Wang
God of Literature
The Daoist God of Books and Writing. But only in Chinese.
He started out as Zhang Ya Zi, a Zhou Dynasty sage who could predict the future and perform great transformations. With his superior knowledge of The Way (Dao), he was elevated to Heaven and now sits enthroned in the Big Dipper (Plough).
Wen Chang is also a God of Education and Learning, helping students and blessing schools. It’s easy to get on his good side: all you need to do is love books.
His attendants Kui Xing and Zhuyi stand beside him in the Heavenly hot seat. One is deaf and the other is mute, so try and get a direct line.
Wen Chang Facts and Figures
Name: Wen Chang
Pronunciation: Wun Ccharng
Alternative names: Wen Ch'ang, Wenchang Wang
Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Words and Writing
Area of expertise: Writing, Literature, Words
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 7565
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Article last revised on April 22, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
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