Editing Chinese mythology (section)

===Sharing between folk religion and mythology===
[[File:Altar to Guandi in a restaurant of Beijing.png|thumb|Altar to Guandi in a restaurant of Beijing]]

Modern and ancient Chinese culture had plenty of room for both religion and mythology. Certain deities or spirits receive special attention. These include divinities of wealth, longevity, fertility. Mythologically, it is possible to attain many desires through ritual activity involved with mythological themes. For example, many stores and restaurants in China or of the Chinese diaspora have shrines to [[Guan Yu]], also known as Guandi.

====Guandi====
{{Main|Guan Yu}}

Guandi began as a [[Three Kingdoms]] general, [[Guan Yu]]. Over the subsequent centuries, Guan Yu became promoted by official decree to be the god Guandi. He is a god primarily of brotherhood and social organizations such as businesses, although this is sometimes seen in connection with martial power and war. According to mythology, Guan Yu made a famous covenant of brotherhood in a peach orchard.

====Three Star deities====
[[File:The Star God of Longevity, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century, glazed stoneware, HAA.JPG|thumb|The Star God of Longevity, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century, glazed stoneware]]
{{Further|Sanxing (deities)}}

=====Star God of Longevity=====

An example of Sharing between folk religion and mythology is the Star God of Longevity.