In mythology, there are many kinds of gods who are in charge of love marriages, and they come from different cultures and legends.
The Old Man Under the Moon (月老).
The Old Man Under the Moon, also known as the Old Man of the Moon, is the god in charge of marriage in Chinese folklore, and the most familiar one of the gods in charge of marriage. This image originates from the legends of the Tang Dynasty**, especially Li Fuyan's "Continuation of the Mystery Record: The Engagement Shop". In the story, Wei Gu met an old man sitting on a cloth bag and reading a book in the moonlight. The old man told him that the book in his hand recorded the marriages of all the people in the world, and the red rope in the bag was used to tie the feet of the husband and wife, even if they came from different family backgrounds, they would be pulled by this red rope and eventually come together.
The figure of the old man under the moon is usually depicted as a long-bearded, white-haired, Taoist dressed immortal, sometimes depicted holding a mahogany fan. He often appeared in the moonlight, hence the name "Old Man Under the Moon". In traditional Chinese culture, the old man under the moon is a symbol of marriage fate, and it is believed that he will hold each person together with a red thread according to their fate and fate.
In modern society, the image of the old man under the moon is still widely popular. He is often used as a synonym for matchmakers, and has also appeared in various literary works and film and television dramas. At the same time, many people will also pray for blessings from the old man under the moon when praying for a happy marriage. In general, as one of the important gods in Chinese folklore, the old man under the moon reflects the ancient Chinese's belief and expectation of marriage and fate.
Seven Star Niang
Seven Star Niangniang, also known as Seven Star Mother, Seven Star Mother or Seven Star Lady and Seven Fairy, is a folk deity worshiped to protect the safety and health of children. In legend, the Seven Star Niangniang are the seven daughters of the Queen Mother, some of which refer specifically to the Weaver Girl, while others refer to the six sisters of the Queen Mother's daughters, including the Weaver Girl. The Seven Star Niangniang is regarded as the protector of children, especially girls. At the same time, the Seven Star Niangniang is also known as the protector of lovers in Chinese folk, protecting couples for a hundred years.
According to legend, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month is the thousand autumns of the Seven Star Niangniang, and according to legend, this day is the birthday of the Seven Star Niangniang, and people will hold celebrations on this day to pray for the Seven Star Niangniang to bless the child with peace and health, and a happy marriage.
In general, Qixing Niangniang is one of the important deities in Chinese folk beliefs, which is closely related to the protection of children and the bond of marriage. Her existence and worship reflect the ancient Chinese's belief and awe of mysterious powers, and also place people's yearning and expectations for a better life.
Fu Yuan Immortal Weng
Fu Yuan Xian Weng is a mysterious figure in the ancient Chinese mythology "Romance of the Gods", and his true identity is not clearly stated in **. Fu Yuan Xian Weng only appeared once in ***, that is, to promote the marriage of Princess Longji and Hong Jin. He is known as the Old Man of the Moon, which is often referred to as the Old Man of the Moon, and is depicted as an immortal figure.
In "The Romance of the Gods", Fu Yuanxianweng's role is to match the marriage of Princess Longji and Hong Jin. When Jiang Ziya captured the sect leader Hong Jin and was about to behead him for public display, Fu Yuan Xianweng appeared and stopped the execution. He told Jiang Ziya that Princess Longji and Hong Jin had a worldly marriage and had a red silk covenant, so he specially came to report it, hoping that Jiang Ziya would not disobey this major event.
Although Fu Yuan Immortal Weng's appearance in ** was short-lived, his status seemed to be very lofty. He was able to decide the marriage of Princess Longji, the daughter of the Haotian God, and even had the old man Yuehe come to report it in person, which showed that his rank in the mythological system may be very high. Although he is not mentioned in other texts such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas and the Four Great Novels Journey to the West, his role in the Romance of the Gods is crucial, adding a strong sense of mystery to the story.