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  2. Worship of heavenly bodies - Wikipedia

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    In anthropological literature these systems of practice may be referred to as astral cults. The most notable instances of this are Sun gods and Moon gods in polytheistic systems worldwide. Also notable are the associations of the planets with deities in Sumerian religion , and hence in Babylonian and Greco - Roman religion, viz. Mercury , Venus ...

  3. Ông Trời - Wikipedia

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    Ông Trời is referred to by many names depending on the religious circumstances. In South Vietnam, he is often called Ông Thiên (翁天). In Đạo Mẫu, he is called the Vua Cha Ngọc Hoàng (𢂜吒玉皇, Monarchical Father Ngọc Hoàng), as he is the father of Liễu Hạnh.

  4. Vietnamese mythology - Wikipedia

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    The legend of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh (Mountain God and Water God) [12] The betrayal of An Dương Vương [13] Hoan Kiem Lake – Le Loi and the Magical Sword [citation needed] Ông Táo – the Kitchen Gods [14] The origins of bánh chưng-the story of Lang Lieu [15] Four Elements – the Turtle, the Dragon, the Unicorn and the Phoenix [16]

  5. Vietnamese folk religion - Wikipedia

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    Vietnamese folk religion (Vietnamese: tín ngưỡng dân gian Việt Nam) or Đạo Lương (道良) is a group of spiritual beliefs and practices adhered by the Vietnamese people. About 86% of the population in Vietnam are reported irreligious, [1] but are associated with this tradition.

  6. Category:Vietnamese gods - Wikipedia

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  7. Astral - Wikipedia

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    Astral body, a subtle body posited by many religious philosophers; Astral journey (or astral trip), the same as having an out-of-body experience; Astral plane (AKA astral world), a plane of existence postulated by classical (particularly neo-Platonic), medieval, oriental and esoteric philosophies and mystery religions

  8. Four Immortals - Wikipedia

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    Full development of the mythology and honouring of the Four Immortals took place in the Lê dynasty. [2] Each of the four immortals has association with helping historical national figures. For example, Thánh Gióng in legend helped the sixth Hùng King to repulse foreign invaders.

  9. Đạo Mẫu - Wikipedia

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    Diorama of a lên đồng inside the Vietnamese Women's Museum, Hanoi The costume of god Chầu Đệ tam Thoải phủ in lên đồng ritual. The most prominent ritual of Đạo Mẫu is the ceremony of hầu bóng (lit. ' serving the reflections '), in which a priest or priestess mimics the deities by dressing and acting like them.