Zhu Rong (Chinese: 祝融; Pinyin: Zhù Róng; pronounced: tʂu˥˩ʐʊ̃˧˥) is the Chinese god of fire and ruler of the southern hemisphere from pre-Qin dynasty mythology. He is depicted as a proud man clad in armor wielding a sword and riding on a large tiger. He was one of the gods that helped separate Heaven and Earth and set up Universal Order.