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title: The Jade Emperor
author: OAC Press
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/972/the-jade-emperor/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# The Jade Emperor

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## Image File

[![The Jade Emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/972.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/972.jpg)

## Image Caption

A print of the [Jade Emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Jade_Emperor/), (aka Yuhuang Shangdi, Yudi and Mr Heaven), the supreme deity in Chinese traditional [religion](https://www.worldhistory.org/religion/). He is often depicted, as here, seated on a throne and wearing full imperial costume.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Press, O. (2012, December 01). The Jade Emperor. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/972/the-jade-emperor/>
### Chicago
Press, OAC. "The Jade Emperor." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 01, 2012. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/972/the-jade-emperor/>.
### MLA
Press, OAC. "The Jade Emperor." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Dec 2012, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/972/the-jade-emperor/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](http://openanthcoop.net/press/2010/04/20/why-do-the-gods-look-like-that/) by **OAC Press**. Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 01 December 2012. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.