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Black and white impermanence is a pair of ghost attendants in Chinese folk mythology. The formation of their image and responsibilities is related to the traditional Chinese concept of yin and yang, as well as the integration of Taoist and Buddhist ideas. In the ancient Chinese concept, life and death is a major event, and the Yin and Yang represent the opposite and unified order. The two colors of black and white are naturally used to symbolize yin and yang, and are therefore endowed with the responsibility of summoning souls and seeking life, which is related to death.
From a religious perspective, Taoism has concepts about the soul and the cycle of life and death, while Buddhism also has theories about karma and the six paths of reincarnation. The emergence of black and white impermanence can be seen as the gradual concretization of these religious concepts in the process of folk dissemination. They are a symbolic connection between the world of life and death and the real world.
Image characteristics
Appearance and image
Bai Wuchang has a tall and thin figure, a pale complexion, and a long tongue. He was wearing a white high hat with the words’ Wealth at first sight ‘written on it. His image gives people a sinister yet somewhat humorous feeling. White impermanence usually wears a white robe and holds a mourning baton. The mourning stick is said to have a deterrent effect on ghosts.
Black impermanence refers to a short and chubby figure with dark skin and a serious expression. He was wearing a black high hat with the words’ Peace in the world ‘written on it. The clothing of Black Impermanence is mainly black, and it also has its own magical tools, such as chains, to lock the souls of ghosts and prevent them from escaping.
Personality traits
Bai Impermanence is said to be quite “lively” in legends, sometimes even joking with those who are seduced. However, this kind of joke is more of a horror themed joke. For example, in some stories, Bai Impermanence suddenly appears in front of a dying person, making them see his long tongue and scaring them greatly.
Black impermanence is relatively serious and rigid, and is meticulous in executing tasks. He represents strict order, and once the target is locked, he will resolutely take away the ghost without any room for compromise.