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01 Inferno Interns
Black and White Impermanence fighting over collecting one spirit. As part of their duties, these figures are responsible for guiding the souls of the deceased to the underworld and participating in the judgment of their earthly deeds.
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02 Bachelor Terminator
The Matchmaker, also known as the Moonman with his dozens of mechanical arms assisting him in pulling the red thread. He is believed to keep a record of each person's romantic destiny and use his red thread to tie together the ankles of two... More
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03 Reincarnation Bartender
Meng Po, resides in the underworld and is responsible for administering a soup of forgetfulness to souls who are about to be reincarnated, now serving as a bartender for the souls. It is believed that when souls reach the underworld, they must... More
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04 King of the Stove
The King of the Stove, responsible for overseeing households, sits on a throne of kitchen supplies. It is believed that he reports to Heaven regarding the behaviour of the family members of the household he presides over, and now he can do his... More
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05 Qing Long
The Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, guards the east.
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06 Bai Hu
The White Tiger, one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, guards the west.
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07 Zhu Que
The Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, guards the south.
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08 Xuan Wu
The Black Tortoise, one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, guards the north.
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09 Underworld Judge
The judge in gavel form, resides in the Underworld, and his job is to judge the actions of the deceased souls and determine whether they are good or evil.
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10 Lord of the River
The Lord of the River, who is responsible for regulating the flow and direction of water and is believed to have the ability to trigger floods, droughts, and other natural calamities, travels along the river on a robotic turtle.
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Alina Hou
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“"Deities Office" illustrates the imaginative future life scenes and working conditions of different gods and goddesses from traditional Chinese folktales performing their duties as "civil servants"...” [More]