The ten righteous gods of ancient China mainly refer to those gods who have an important position and influence in myths and legends, and they represent the germination and development of Chinese civilization. Here are some of the ancient gods that are widely recognized:
(1) Pangu: It is regarded as the creator god who opened the world and is the origin of all things in heaven and earth.
(2) Nuwa: Famous for creating people and mending the heavens, and at the same time formulating the marriage system, which has made great contributions to the continuation of mankind.
(3) Fuxi: created Bagua, educated sentient beings, and laid the foundation for the development of Chinese civilization.
(4) Shennong: The ancestor of agriculture, teaching people to farm, taste herbs, and discover medicines.
(5) Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor: unified the tribes, established the Central Plains Dynasty, and was the humanistic ancestor of the Chinese nation.
(6) Eastern Emperor Taiyi: In ancient times with Pangu, Fuxi, and Nuwa, he was one of the supreme gods in myths and legends.
(7) Zhu Rong: Known as the god of fire, later generations respected him as the Red Emperor, and has a close connection with the Yellow Emperor.
(8) Chiyou: Casting weapons to defend civilization, although eventually defeated by the Yellow Emperor, it still has an important position in mythology.
(9) Di Jun: In some myths and legends, Di Jun is the Emperor of Heaven and is in charge of the order of the heavenly realm.
(10) Gonggong: Although it is not directly mentioned, Gonggong is also an important god in mythology, and there is a story of a battle with Chiyou.
The images and stories of these gods not only constitute a rich and colorful mythological world, but also reflect the understanding and imagination of ancient people's natural phenomena and social life. Their stories occupy an important place in Chinese culture and have a profound impact.