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The Investiture Of The Gods (2014 TV Series)
''The Investiture of the Gods'' is a Chinese shenmo television series directed by Wang Weiting and Yang Jianwu. The television series are based on the classical 16th-century novel ''Fengshen Yanyi'' (also known as ''Investiture of the Gods'' or ''Creation of the Gods'') written by Xu Zhonglin and Lu Xixing. The success of the series have led to an upcoming sequel Investiture of The Gods II which will air in 2015. Cast * Sammul Chan as Jiang Ziya * Viann Zhang as Daji * Vular Jiang as Ma Zhaodi (Jiang Ziya's wife) * Johnny Zhang as King Wu of Zhou * Zhang Mingming as Shen Gongbao * Andrew Wu as King Zhou of Shang * Yin Yezi as Helan * Zheng Yitong as Feng Qingqing * Madina Memet as Wang Pan * Zhang Zhuowen as Nezha * Li Jinrong as Erlang Shen * Zheng Pengfei as Leizhenzi * Wang Jinduo as Wu Ji * Zhou Danli as Niu Xiaomei * Jian Yuanxin as King Wen of Zhou * Yizhen Chen as Tai Si * Li Huailong as Li Jing * Tang Dehui as Yin Shiniang * He Qiang as Wen Zhong * Wang Xia as San Yis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic Fantasy
High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot.Brian Stableford, ''The A to Z of Fantasy Literature'', (p. 198), Scarecrow Press, Plymouth. 2005. The term "high fantasy" was coined by Lloyd Alexander in a 1971 essay, "High Fantasy and Heroic Romance", which was originally given at the New England Round Table of Children's Librarians in October 1969. Characteristics High fantasy is set in an alternative, fictional ("secondary") world, rather than the "real" or "primary" world. This secondary world is usually internally consistent, but its rules differ from those of the primary world. By contrast, low fantasy is characterized by being set on Earth, the primary or real world, or a rational and familiar fictional world with the inclusion of magical elements. The romances of William Morris, such as ''The Well at the World's End'', set in an imaginary medieval world, are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yin Yezi
Yin Yezi (; born 25 June 1991) is a Chinese actress. Yin is noted for her roles as Xue Baoqin and Zhao Meiran in the television series '' The Dream of Red Mansions'' (2010) and ''Meteor Shower'' (2009) respectively. Life Yin was born in Wuhan, Hubei on June 25, 1991. Yin secondary studied at Wuhan Song and Dance Theatre, and she graduated from Central Academy of Drama. Yin made her acting debut in ''Life of True Love'', playing Jin Ling. Yin had a cameo appearance in ''Meteor Shower'' (2009), a romantic comedy television series adaptation based on Japanese manga ''Hana Yori Dango''. That same year, she made her film debut in ''Flirting Scholar 2'', playing Bao Xiang, a film starring Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Jingchu, Natalis Chan, Richie Ren and Zhou Libo. In 2010, Yin co-starred with Jiang Mengjie, Yao Di and Michelle Bai in the historical television series '' The Dream of Red Mansions'' as Xue Baoqin. In 2011, Yin starred in a television series called ''National Defense Stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ji Xiaobing
Ji Xiaobing (; born 2 November 1987) is a Chinese actor. Career In 2010, Ji made his acting debut in the period family drama ''Family Reunion''. In 2011, Ji starred in the military drama ''The No. 1 Landmark''. In 2013, Ji gained recognition for his performance in the historical drama ''Legend of Goddess Luo''. In 2014, his popularity rose further with his role as Bo Yikao in the mythology drama ''The Investiture of the Gods''. He further proved his versatility, earning recognition for his acting in the family drama ''Three Queens''. In 2016, Ji starred in the hit fantasy action drama ''Noble Aspirations''. In 2017, Ji starred in the romance comedy drama ''The Fox's Summer ''The Fox's Summer'' ( Chinese: 狐狸的夏天) is a 2017 Chinese television series based on the online novel titled ''When the President Falls in Love'' (当总裁恋爱时) by Shen Cangmei. The series received praise for its witty dialogue and ...''. In 2018, Ji starred in the hit crime mystery drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigan (Shang Minister)
Prince Bi Gan (, Bǐgān) was a prominent Chinese figure during the Shang dynasty. He was a son of King Wen Ding, and an uncle of King Zhou, and served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Shang. He was later worshipped as the God of Wealth. History Prince Bigan was the prime minister of the Kingdom of Shang during the late Shang dynasty, and a member of the Shang royal family. His ancestral name was " Zi" (子). He was the son of King Wen Ding and served his nephew, King Zhou. Zhou, the last king of the Shang dynasty, has been traditionally regarded as notoriously cruel, immoral, and wasteful. According to the account recorded by Sima Qian in his ''Records of the Grand Historian'', King Zhou's minister Prince Weizi admonished him to reform his ways several times, but his admonitions fell on deaf ears. Prince Weizi then decided to withdraw from the court, but Prince Bigan argued that to serve as minister meant doing what was right even if it meant death. Prince Bigan contin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muzha (deity)
Mucha (), more commonly known as Muzha (), is a short form of Pratimokṣa in Chinese () and also a given name. Muzha as a Historical Figure Mucha was a historical figure in Han Buddhism during the era of Tang Empire and he was an apprentice of , along with Hui-an and Hui-yen. As Master Sangha was seen as an avatar of Avalokiteśvara (Kuan Yin), Mucha was later fictionalized as Kuan Yin's apprentice in the Zajü ''Journey to the West'' during the Great Yuan period. Afterwards, he was further blend with Hui-an as "Mucha Hui-an" () in the Chinese classic novel ''Journey to the West'' during the Great Ming period. Footnotes References Tang dynasty Buddhist monks Investiture of the Gods characters Journey to the West characters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinzha
Jinzha () is a figure in Chinese mythology, appearing in works such as ''Investiture of the Gods''. A disciple of the superiorman Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun, he is the eldest brother of Nezha Nezha ( 哪吒) is a protection deity in Chinese folk religion. His official Taoist name is "Marshal of the Central Altar" (). He was then given the title "Third Lotus Prince" () after he became a deity. Origins According to Meir Shahar, Nezh ... and the elder brother of Muzha. Character biography Jinzha was born to General Li Jing. The eldest brother of Nezha and the elder brother of Muzha, Jinzha had been a disciple of Manjusri Bodhisattva for many years, who was previously Broad Altruist or Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun. References Bibliography * Chinese gods Investiture of the Gods characters Journey to the West characters {{Novel-char-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Yisheng
San Yisheng (; fl. 11th century BC) was a top official of the early Western Zhou dynasty.See, e.g., '' Lüshi Chunqiu'', Vol.5. Plot in ''Fengshen Yanyi'' Grand Counselor San has been renowned as the protector of both the Ji province and Ji Chang of Mount Singing Phoenix – who he has served for many upon many years. Throughout the many contributions of Commander/Grand Counselor San, he would be most remembered for subduing Chong Houhu's coalition with a simple letter of rationality during the Su Hu arc. Even after Ji Chang had been imprisoned for over the time of seven years, San Yisheng would continue to remain as a loyal sword of the Ji province. Once the news of Bo Yikao's death had reached the ears of the people of Mount Singing Phoenix, San would be the first to console the people and create a rational conclusion. The top priority would be to retrieve Ji Chang, and not go to war against the Shang dynasty yet. Thus, San would compose a letter to Supreme Counselors Fei Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wen Zhong (Shang Dynasty)
Wen Zhong () is a character in the classic Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''. Wen Zhong had been the top ranked official under King Da Yi since the times of old. Following the death of Da Yi, Wen Zhong crowned Zi Shou as the new king of the Shang Dynasty. In short time, Wen Zhong headed out on his great dragon to subdue rebelling demons within the North Sea (an action that would take over fifteen years). Throughout Wen Zhong's fifteen years of battle, he would be destined to play a very large role in the schemes of Heaven. By decree of the Jade Emperor himself, Wen Zhong attained a third eye atop his forehead. This third eye could see through any level of disillusion and falsehood. Upon Wen Zhong's arrival at the Noon Gate, he greeted his colleagues and saw the absurdity of the situation; immediately Wen Zhong ordered the king to come before him. After listening to the king's bickering, and easily seeing through to his true deluded idiocy, Wen Zhong invited his allies to attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Jing (deity)
Li Jing, also known as Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li is a figure in Chinese mythology and a god in Chinese folk religion. He carries a tower that can capture any spirit, demon or god within its walls. He also appears in the classic Chinese novels ''Journey to the West'' and '' Fengshen Yanyi'' (''Investiture of the Gods''). He is an analogue of Vaisravana. Mythology Li Jing is renowned throughout the Shang Dynasty as a high ranking commander officer of the Old Pond Pass. His wife is Lady Yin, and he has three sons, Jinzha, Muzha, and Nezha. Throughout his past, Li Jing had studied under Superiorman Danger Skipper of Mount Kunlun, and had soon become a master of exceedingly fast underground travel (even to the extent of traveling thousands of kilometres without a single individual noticing). In time, Li Jing would have a third son by the name of Nezha, as destined by the heavens. He and Nezha's relationship began as rocky because Nezha is disobedient and short-tempered. Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tai Si
Tai Si (, c. 12th – 11th century BC) was the wife of King Wen of Zhou and is revered as a highly respected woman of History of China#Ancient China, ancient China. She was a descendant of Yu the Great - founder of the Xia Dynasty - and was the mother of ten sons, including King Wu of Zhou - founder of the Zhou Dynasty - and his younger brother the Duke of Zhou. Particularly respected by Wu Zetian, China's only Empress regnant, Tai Si and King Wen were posthumously given the temple names "Shizu" () in 690 AD. Life Tai Si is said to be born in the Youxin clan () of the ancestral name Si, from what is now Heyang County, Shaanxi Province. Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian wrote that she was originally from the older Qi (Henan), State of Qi or State of Zeng, both in and around modern-day Henan Province.''Records of the Grand Historian'' The traditional story regarding Tai Si's rise to queen says that the future King Wen of Zhou, born Chang, was walking along the banks of the Wei Riv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Wen Of Zhou
King Wen of Zhou (; 1152–1050 BC, the Cultured King) was Count of state of Zhou, Zhou during the late Shang dynasty in ancient China. Although frequently confused with his fourth son Duke of Zhou, also known as "Lord Zhou", they are different historical persons. Although it was his son King Wu of Zhou, Wu who conquered the Shang following the Battle of Muye, Count Wen was posthumously honored as the founder of the Zhou dynasty and posthumously titled King. Many of the hymns of the ''Classic of Poetry'' are praises to the legacy of King Wen. Some consider him the first epic hero of Chinese history. Archaeology Chinese scholars (e.g. Wang Yunwu (:zh:王雲五, 王雲五), Li Xueqin (:zh:李学勤, 李学勤), etc.) identified King Wen with a mentioned in inscriptions H11:82 & H11:84 among oracle bones excavated at Zhouyuan (), Qishan County. Biography Born Ji Chang (), Wen was the son of Tai Ren, Tairen and King Ji of Zhou, Ji Jili, the Count of Predynastic Zhou, Zhou, a vassal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu Ji (Fengshen Yanyi)
Wu Ji may refer to: * Wu Ji (''Fengshen Bang''), a fictional character in the novel ''Fengshen Bang'' * ''The Promise'' (2005 film), Chinese title ''Wu Ji'', a 2005 film * Wu Ji (athlete) (born 1978), Chinese triple jumper See also * Wuji (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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