god of exorcism; deity in Nuo opera
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Meanings
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god believed to expel pestilence and evil spirits; deity of exorcism
Refers specifically to deities in the Nuo religious tradition and Nuo opera (傩戏), an ancient Chinese folk religious drama intended to drive away demons, pestilence, and evil influences. Often depicted with distinctive masks.
Cūn村
mín民
men们
qǐng请
nuó傩
shén神
qū驱
chú除
wēn瘟
yì疫
。
The villagers invited the Nuo god to expel the plague.
Nuó傩
shén神
miàn面
jù具
shì是
nuó傩
xì戏
de的
zhòng重
yào要
dào道
jù具
。
Nuo god masks are important props in Nuo opera.
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Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
rén人
men们
xiāng相
xìn信
nuó傩
shén神
néng能
bǎo保
yòu佑
píng平
ān安
。
In ancient times, people believed the exorcism god could protect their safety.