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Myths featuring Daoji

Explore myths where Daoji appears across cultures, conflicts, sacred places, and recurring themes.

1 myth currently featured for Daoji.

Jigong the Mad Monk and the Magical Fan

🐉 Chinese MythologyLingyin Temple, Hangzhou, ChinaJigong • Daoji • Li Xiuyuan

Jigong, a Chan Buddhist monk of the Southern Song dynasty known for his eccentric behavior, used his supernatural powers to aid the downtrodden. Carrying a tattered magical fan, he roamed the streets of Hangzhou, disguising his profound wisdom under a mask of madness to outwit the corrupt and greedy.