⚔️ How did Guan Yu, a general from the Three Kingdoms era, become one of the most revered gods in Chinese history?This video uncovers the fascinating transformation of Guan Yu from a tragic historical figure to a widely worshiped deity across East Asia. We’ll explore:✅ The origins of Guan Yu’s divine status—how his strength, loyalty, and tragic death shaped his deification.✅ Why he was initially seen as a plague god and how he later became a symbol of victory in the military.✅ The political and social factors during the Ming Dynasty that solidified Guan Yu’s role in state rituals.✅ How regional culture and commerce in Shanxi helped promote Guan Yu as a god of wealth.✅ The portrayal of Guan Yu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms and how fiction contributed to his divine status.00:00 Guan Yu's Deification: From General to God05:43 Guan Yu's Rise: From Soldier to God11:25 Guan Yu's Literacy & Shifting Image📚 Join us as we uncover the layers of mythology, politics, and culture that elevated Guan Yu to a god revered by soldiers, merchants, and emperors alike.https://youtu.be/prDbMUz979E