Nezha, a key figure in Chinese mythology, dates back over 1,600 years, first recorded in the Jin Dynasty (266–420 AD). He is revered in Taoism and Buddhism as a warrior deity, symbolizing courage, defiance, and protection.

His story is most famously told in the 16th-century novel Fengshen Yanyi (Investiture of the Gods). Born after a three-year pregnancy, Nezha emerged as a powerful child. He famously clashed with Ao Bing, the Dragon King's son, leading to his self-sacrifice to save his village. Later, his master Taiyi Zhenren resurrected him with a lotus body.

Nezha is worshipped as the “Third Lotus Prince,” a guardian of children and warriors. Temples across China honor him, and he remains a cultural icon. His legend inspired the hit 2019 animated film Ne Zha, which reimagined his origin for modern audiences.

哪吒是中國神話中的關鍵人物，其歷史可以追溯到 1,600 多年前，最早記載於金朝（公元 266-420 年）。他在道教和佛教中被尊為戰士神，象徵勇氣、反抗和保護。 他的故事最著名的是 16 世紀的小說《封神演義》。懷孕三年後，哪吒出生，成為了一個強大的孩子。他與龍王的兒子敖丙發生了著名的衝突，導致他自我犧牲以拯救他的村莊。後來，他的師父太乙真人把他復活為蓮花身。 哪吒被尊為“蓮花三太子”，是兒童和武士的守護者。中國各地的寺廟都紀念他，他仍然是文化偶像。他的傳奇故事為 2019 年熱門動畫電影《哪吒》提供了靈感，該片為現代觀眾重新塑造了他的起源。