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The jade emperor in common media and modern society.In modern China, many people still visit temples to the Jade Emperor, and since is the most important God in both Buddhist and Taoist religions, many people still know about him and celebrate his birthday, on the ninth day of the first lunar month. The Chinese throw grand celebrations on this day, and many rituals are preformed and things are sacrificed, mostly food.
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the jade emperor, not the only ruler of the universe in mythology.
Odin, the allfatherOdin, the ruler of all Norse gods, was an adept wizard in his time, he always had a thirst for knowledge, and would do many things for more of it, when he traveled to the Fountain of Mimir, he had to sacrifice one of his eyes to drink from the fountain and gain supreme knowledge, and the lost eye is still said to be at the bottom of that fountain. in the search for more knowledge, he also hung himself from a tree with a spear in his side, without food or water, for even more knowledge. He is the father of all of the Norse gods. He has been known to disguise himself and travel among mortals, with over 32 different names, he did this very often, and it is also reflected in the common media surrounding him. His home is Valhala, the hall of the gods, and heaven to mortal heroes. He was also a very charming person, with the power to charm any woman he wants, he did this to gain the mead of poetry and give birth to two sons with Gunnlada.
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