Underworld Courts
The ten courts of Diyu — judges, punishments, and the bureaucracy of Chinese hell
5 articles
How to Avoid Punishment in Chinese Hell: Loopholes, Bribes, and Good Behavior
The Chinese underworld has rules — and where there are rules, there are ways around them.
Mengpo Soup: The Drink That Erases Memory
Before you're reborn, an old woman at the Bridge of Forgetfulness hands you a bowl of soup.
Ox-Head and Horse-Face: The Messengers of Hell
When your time is up, two figures come to collect you — one with the head of an ox, one with the face of a horse. They're not evil.
The Ten Kings of Hell: A Complete Guide to Chinese Underworld Justice
The Chinese underworld has ten courts, ten judges, and a legal system more detailed than most earthly ones.
The Underworld Courts: How Chinese Hell Judges the Dead
Chinese hell has ten courts, each with a specialized judge, specific punishments, and a bureaucratic process that would make any government agency proud.