The Ten Yama Kings are the ten rulers of the underworld in Taoism and folk belief, also known as the Ten Yamas.They jointly govern reincarnation in the underworld. They judge the sins and merits of the deceased. They also determine rewards for good deeds and punishments for evil acts. As a result, they form a […]
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Mengpo: The Goddess of Forgetfulness in the Taoist Underworld In Taoist belief, Mengpo is the underworld goddess who guards the Naihe Bridge and oversees the final stage before reincarnation. She serves beneath the Fengdu Emperor and the Ten Yama Kings, guiding deceased souls toward their next life. Her primary duty is to prepare and distribute […]


