Vietnamese Deities Quiz and Flashcards

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What is Tan Vien Son Thanh/Son Tinh the god of?

God of the seas

God of the mountains (correct)

God of war

God of the marshes

What is Thanh Giong known for?

God of the earth

God of love

God of war (correct)

God of the kitchen

What domain does Chu Dong Tu represent?

God of trickery

God of the mountains

God of the seas

God of the marshes (correct)

What role does Lieu Hanh encompass?

Princess, mother goddess Signup and view all the answers

Who is the God of the seas, rain, and monsoons?

Thuy Tinh Signup and view all the answers

What is Ong Troi the god of?

God of the heavens Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ong Tao?

God of the kitchen, messenger of the gods Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ba Nguyet?

Goddess of love and marriage Signup and view all the answers

What is Ong To's role?

God of love and marriage Signup and view all the answers

What domain does Ong Dia control?

God of earth and luck Signup and view all the answers

Who is Than Tai?

God of wealth Signup and view all the answers

What is Au Co known for?

Snow fairy goddess of the people Signup and view all the answers

What does Lac Long Quan represent?

Dragon god of the people Signup and view all the answers

What is Mat Ga Trong the goddess of?

Goddess of the sun Signup and view all the answers

Who is Trang Chim?

Goddess of the moon Signup and view all the answers

What domain does Ah Nhi govern?

God of fire Signup and view all the answers

What is Trang Quynh known for?

God of trickery Signup and view all the answers

Who is Cuoi?

God of medicine and healing Signup and view all the answers

What does Con Gau govern?

God of bears Signup and view all the answers

Who is Thien Loi?

God of thunder Signup and view all the answers

What is Mau Dia's role?

Heavenly mother of death and earth, yellow Signup and view all the answers

What is Mau Thuong Thien known as?

Heavenly mother of the sky and heavens, Red Signup and view all the answers

What domain does Mau Thuong Ngan control?

Heavenly mother of the forest and mountains, Green Signup and view all the answers

What role does Mau Thoai have?

Heavenly mother of the seas, White Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Vietnamese Gods and Goddesses

Tan Vien Son Thanh (Son Tinh): One of the four immortals; revered as the god of the mountains.
Thanh Giong: Another of the four immortals; associated with warfare and hailed as the god of war.
Chu Dong Tu: Recognized as an immortal and the god of the marshes, symbolizing fertility and protection.
Lieu Hanh: A princess and mother goddess; part of the four immortals known for her benevolence.
Thuy Tinh: Represents the forces of the seas, rain, and monsoons; significant in agriculture and weather control.
Ong Troi: The god of the heavens, overseeing celestial affairs and the sky.
Ong Tao: God of the kitchen, portrayed as the messenger of the gods, commonly revered in household rituals.
Ba Nguyet: Goddess of love and marriage, often depicted holding a fan as a symbol of grace and femininity.
Ong To: God of love and marriage who connects couples with a red thread, symbolizing fate and bond.
Ong Dia: God of the earth, representing luck and prosperity; significant in land fertility and stability.
Than Tai: The god of wealth, invoked for financial success and material abundance.
Au Co: A snow fairy goddess known as the mother of the people; embodying nurturing and compassion.
Lac Long Quan: The dragon god representing the people, associated with strength and bravery.
Mat Ga Trong: Goddess of the sun, associated with light and vitality.
Trang Chim: Goddess of the moon, representing beauty and mystery in the night.
Ah Nhi: God of fire, symbolizing energy, transformation, and passion.
Trang Quynh: God of trickery known for cleverness and wit in folklore.
Cuoi: God of medicine and healing, revered for promoting health and wellness.
Con Gau: God of bears, often symbolizing strength and protection in nature.
Thien Loi: God of thunder, associated with storms and divine power.
Mau Dia: Main heavenly mother of death and earth, represented in yellow; symbolizing mortality and fertility.
Mau Thuong Thien: Heavenly mother of the sky and heavens, depicted in red; symbolizing power and authority.
Mau Thuong Ngan: Heavenly mother of the forest and mountains, represented in green; embodies nature and nurturing.
Mau Thoai: Heavenly mother of the seas, depicted in white; symbolizes purity and the vastness of the ocean.

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Explore the fascinating world of Vietnamese mythology through this set of flashcards. Each card provides essential information about one of the four immortals, detailing their roles and attributes. Enhance your knowledge of these rich cultural figures and their significance in Vietnamese folklore.