In ancient Chinese mythology, who had a higher status, gods or immortals?

The immortals in ancient Chinese mythology were not named in the Investiture of the Gods. The Investiture of the Gods was an important legendary story book in ancient China. It told the story of King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, the son of King Wen of Zhou, who joined forces with the vassals to destroy the Shang Dynasty at the end of the Zhou Dynasty. In this story, there were many immortals and demons who were conferred by King Wu of Zhou as vassals and ruled different regions. However, the gods in ancient Chinese mythology were not conferred through the Investiture of the Gods. Instead, they were formed through natural evolution or the combination of gods and humans. There were many types of immortals in ancient Chinese mythology, including heaven and earth gods, mountains and rivers, animals and plants, etc. Their existence and duties were also closely related to human society. These immortals were not conferred by King Wu of Zhou or others, but gradually formed through people's belief and imagination of gods. Therefore, the immortals in ancient Chinese mythology were not conferred in the Investiture of the Gods, but gradually formed through people's belief and imagination of the gods.

In Chinese mythology, gods and immortals were two different existences. Gods generally referred to supernatural beings with extraordinary strength and wisdom. They were usually the rulers of heaven, earth, and all things in the universe. Immortals, on the other hand, referred to a kind of living creature that had cultivated to become a spirit. They obtained strength and wisdom that surpassed humans through cultivation and absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. They could live freely in heaven or earth. Although gods and immortals were both supernatural beings, their nature and way of existence were different. Gods are usually very distant existences that are not limited by time and space, while immortals are relatively close. They usually live in the heavenly realm or the fairyland on earth. In addition, the power and wisdom of gods were usually more powerful, while the power and wisdom of immortals were relatively limited. In Chinese myths and legends, there were many differences and connections between gods and immortals. For example, in some myths, gods would also be persecuted by immortals, or there was some connection between the two. At the same time, immortals also had some abilities similar to gods, such as immortality, flight, and so on. In short, gods and immortals were both very important existences in Chinese mythology. They had different essences and ways of existence.

The four ancient gods in Chinese mythology were Goumang, Zhurong, Rushou, and Xuan Ming.

In Chinese mythology, the ranks of gods, immortals, humans, and demons were divided according to different standards and classification methods. Therefore, there was no fixed and unified standard. The following are some common classifications and their corresponding rankings: According to the different results of human cultivation, humans can be divided into three levels: immortal, god, and ghost. Among them, immortals were people who had successfully cultivated and could use supernatural powers freely. Gods and ghosts referred to those who could not cultivate or had completely lost their supernatural powers. According to different religious beliefs, gods can be divided into four levels: the gods of heaven, the gods of earth, the gods of the human world, and demons and ghosts. The gods in the sky and the gods on the earth were usually regarded as existences that surpassed humans and had incomparable strength and wisdom. The gods on earth and the demons and ghosts were regarded as the masters and natural enemies of humans. 3. According to the difference in supernatural abilities, gods, immortals, humans, and demons could be divided into four levels. Gods 'abilities usually came from natural elements such as wind, fire, water, and earth. Immortals' abilities came from cultivation or magic, such as flight, transformation, and invisibility. Others 'abilities came from human cultivation or natural strength, agility, and wisdom. Demons' abilities came from demon beasts or demons, such as demon power, demon arts, and demon shape. It should be noted that these rankings are only some classifications of Chinese mythology or religious beliefs, and do not represent scientific standards. Therefore, there may be some controversy and different views.

Chinese immortals and foreign gods had different settings and characteristics, so it was difficult to make a simple comparison. Chinese deities were usually depicted as beings with supernatural powers and wisdom, while foreign deities were more often depicted as beings with mysterious and magical powers. In terms of strength, both Chinese and foreign gods had their own advantages and characteristics. The Chinese deities were generally believed to have great strength and wisdom, capable of performing all kinds of magical spells and skills. On the other hand, foreign gods were more described as having extraordinary power and mysterious abilities that could instantly destroy a city. In terms of wisdom, Chinese immortals and foreign gods also had their own advantages and characteristics. The Chinese immortals were usually described as having extremely high wisdom and insight, able to see through the essence and mysteries of all things. On the other hand, the foreign gods were more described as having super-powerful calculations and intelligence, able to use all kinds of complicated mathematical and scientific principles. There was no definite answer to the question of whether there were gods or immortals first. The answer to this question may vary in different novels and works. In some works, immortals appeared with the appearance of gods, so whether there were gods or immortals first depended on the specific situation. In some works, immortals were independent of gods and possessed their own wisdom and power. In general, both Chinese and foreign gods had their own unique settings and characteristics that could not be simply compared.

It was difficult to give a definite answer to this question because the status of the people of the Ming Dynasty and the Westerners in ancient times depended on many factors. During the Ming Dynasty, China had made great progress in politics, economy, culture and other aspects. It was known as the "Wanli Resurgence". During the Ming Dynasty, the rise of the Western Renaissance promoted the development of Western science, art, and thought. Therefore, in these aspects, the Ming Dynasty people and Westerners might have different statuses. In terms of military affairs, the Ming Dynasty had a powerful army and defense system, while the West developed advanced firearms technology and gained a greater military advantage. In terms of culture, there were many cultural achievements in the Ming Dynasty, such as poetry, painting, music, etc. In the West, there were also cultural masters such as shakespeare and Newton. Their thoughts and works had a profound impact on later generations. Therefore, it is impossible to simply answer the question of the high status of the Ming Dynasty and the Westerners. It depends on different factors and historical periods.

The Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology referred to the eight immortals: Tie Guaili, Zhang Guolao, Lu Dongbin, He Xiangu, Li Xuansu, Xu Zhenjun, Lan Caihe, and Han Xiangzi. In ancient Chinese legends, these eight immortals were reputed to be immortal and immortal. They often participated in various immortal gatherings and immortal missions.

In ancient Chinese mythology, there were many immortals in the Heavenly Court who were officials. The exact number might vary according to different mythological works. In some mythological works, the Heavenly Court was composed of many immortals, each of whom had their own unique duties and responsibilities. For example, in Journey to the West, the Jade Emperor was the highest god in the Heavenly Court, who assumed leadership and management responsibilities. In the Investiture of the Gods, the gods were divided into many different factions, each faction having its own leaders and officials. Therefore, the exact number of immortals in the Heavenly Court in ancient Chinese mythology may vary according to different works.

The answer to this question may vary from work to work because different works may create different versions of the image of the immortals. However, generally speaking, the immortals in ancient Chinese mythology had their own unique abilities. Some of them might have great strength, extraordinary wisdom, or magical skills. For example, in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong, as the protagonist, had great strength and wisdom. He could easily defeat all kinds of demons and ghosts by using the seventy-two transformations and the somersault cloud. In other works, the abilities of immortals may also be different. For example, Song Jiang in Water Margins, although he was called "Hu Baoyi", he had a certain strength and could use the Jingu Staff and magical powers to defeat many enemies. Therefore, the question of which of the immortals in ancient Chinese mythology was the most powerful needed to be answered according to different works and character settings.

There were many immortals, ghosts, and demons in ancient Chinese mythology. Here are some of the famous ones: Immortal: - Jade Emperor: The highest god in Heaven is in charge of the fate of all things in the universe. - Three Pure Dao Ancestors: One of the highest gods of Taoism, namely the three Dao Ancestors of Jade Pure, Supreme Pure, and Supreme Pure. - South Pole Immortal Weng: The highest god in Antarctica is in charge of South Pole Immortal Island and Immortal Weng City. - Taishang Laojun: One of the highest gods of Daoism, believed to be the creator of the universe. - Immortal's Companions: The subordinates or disciples of some immortals, such as Erlang God and White Snake. Ghost: - Demons and ghosts: refers to some evil demons and devils such as Sun Wukong, White Snake, etc. - Ghost: refers to the souls of the dead, such as Lin Daiyu, Xu Xian, etc. Demon: - Monster: refers to some evil humans and animals such as the White Bone Demon, Spider Demon, etc. - " Devil: refers to some evil gods or demons, such as the Infernal King, the Dark Shadow King, etc. These are just some of the famous characters and images in ancient Chinese mythology. There are many other characters and images, such as various monsters, immortals, ghosts and spirits in Journey to the West.