Phán sự đền Tản Viên

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • The Judge of Tản Viên Temple: A literary and folkloric title referring to a supernatural judge or magistrate spirit associated with Tản Viên Temple, a sacred site in Vietnamese mythology. The term is most famously linked to the story of Ngô Tử Văn, who burned down a corrupt temple.
   • The Case of Tản Viên Temple: Can refer to the specific incident or legal dispute involving the temple, as depicted in the classic story "Tử Văn đốt đền" (Tử Văn Burns Down the Temple).

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Câu chuyện "Phán sự đền Tản Viên" được trích từ "Truyền kỳ mạn lục". (The story "The Judge of Tản Viên Temple" is excerpted from "Truyền kỳ mạn lục".)
  • "Phán sự đền Tản Viên" là một nhân vật thần thánh bị Tử Văn tố cáo. ("The Judge of Tản Viên Temple" is a deity character accused by Tử Văn.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in literary, historical, and cultural discussions of Vietnamese medieval literature, specifically in reference to the collection of strange tales "Truyền kỳ mạn lục" by Nguyễn Dữ.

Variants and Related Words

• Tử Văn đốt đền (Proper Noun): Tử Văn Burns Down the Temple; the more common name for the entire story.
• Phán sự (Noun): An archaic term for a judge, judicial officer, or one who passes judgment.
• Đền Tản Viên (Proper Noun): Tản Viên Temple, a temple dedicated to the mountain god Tản Viên (Sơn Tinh).

Synonyms

• The Temple Judge: A direct translation of the title's meaning.
• The Magistrate of Tản Viên: A synonym emphasizing the judicial role.

Related Idioms

• While not a standalone idiom, the phrase is central to the moral idiom of the story: "Chính nghĩa thắng gian tà" (Righteousness triumphs over evil).