Ma Wu

Ma Wu (d. AD 61), courtesy name Zizhang, was a Chinese general during the Eastern Han, who hailed from the town of Huyang in Tanghe, located in the Henan province. He is ranked 15th among the 28 Generals of Yuntai. He appeared as a figure in the Book of the Later Han and sometimes deified as a door god in Taoist pantheon, together with Yao Qi. He is also linked to a star deity called Kui Mulang.[1]

Not to be confused with Mawu, the Dahomey creator god, or with Wu Ma, the stage name of Feng Hongyuan.
Ma Wu
Traditional Chinese馬武
Simplified Chinese马武
Courtesy name
Traditional Chinese子張
Simplified Chinese子张

In battle, he used the halberd and a steel mace. After joining future Emperor Liu Xiu's rebellion, Ma Wu began to fight hard for his country. He was a just man who hated the incumbent evil rulers of the time. He wanted to see his country prosper and saw Liu Xiu as the man who could make it happen. He was a brave, strong and capable military strategist in his own right.[1]

References
  1. Yap, Joey (2015). Qi Men Dun Jia: 28 Constellations. Joey Yap Research Group. ISBN 978-967-0794-54-9.
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