Vietnamese Gods and Goddesses Flashcards

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.