Malaysia / China: Carving of Xianhe Tongzi (Bai He Tong Zi), depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

Xianhe Tongzi, also known as Bai He Tong Zi or 'White Crane Immortal Boy', was a character in the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. As his name suggests, Xianhe Tongzi was an immortal who could transform into an immortal crane.

He practiced Taoist cultivation on the mythical Kun Lun Mountain, and was said to be the only animal disciple that Yuanshi Yianzun, one of the highest deities in Taoism, accepted under his wing. Xianhe Tongzi is worshipped in temples and shrines as a spiritual power for getting rid of negative forces, as well as a deity of bravery, determination, intelligence and wisdom.

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