Chinese Mythology

The Folk Gods and Spirits of the Middle Kingdom

TU DI

Chinese Tutelary Deities

Also known as T'u-Ti, Tudigong, Tudishen

Streetwise Gods of the Neighborhood

As representatives of the Jade Emperor, under the watchful eyes of their bosses the Cheng Huang, each Tu Di has his own patch which he looks after on behalf of the residents.

They’re the ones to complain to if you have a problem with the drains.

Tu Di Facts and Figures

Name: Tu Di
Pronunciation: Too Dee
Alternative names: T'u-Ti, Tudigong, Tudishen

Gender: Sorry, we don't know
Type: Deities
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Patronage
Area of expertise: Tutelary, Patronage

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 4713

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Article last revised on May 16, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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