City God

City God

City gods or town gods (Chinese: 城隍; pinyin: Chénghuáng) are deities in Chinese mythology, responsible for the affairs of specific cities.

Read more about City God:  History, Worshiping City Gods, Hong Kong City Gods, Shanghai City Gods

Famous quotes containing the words city and/or god:

    “I’m darned if I understand you city folks. Always rushing, rushing. Always thinking about the future. No wonder you have stomach trouble.”
    —James Poe (1921–1980)

    “Our passionate preoccupation with the sky, the stars, and a God somewhere in outer space is a homing impulse. We are drawn back to where we came from.”
    —Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)