Wednesday, March 29, 2023

HOTW- Na Cha the Great


 Sometime around 2000 BC Na Cha was born.  He was originally human, born into a military family.  Depending on the version of the myth you see or read, he was already divine, or he was human.  He eventually went to war with less beneficial deities and sacrificed his life for his people.  He was then reincarnated with more powers, including a flame throwing spear as well as fiery wheels to fly with.  He then takes care of several of those evil beings, finally ending up in eternal battle with his father.

Na Cha, or Nezha, is a protector deity.  He has been featured in many writings, as well as over 20 movies and shows.  I first learned of him from the movie Na Cha The Great, starring Fu Sheng.  The character is even more popular now, and still worshiped in many parts of China.

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