Helibu (simplified: 和里布, traditional: 和里布, pinyin: Hélǐbù, jyutping: wo4 lei5 bou3) was a Jurchen chieftain who led his people in the northeastern territories. He was the father of Wanyan Aguda, who would later become a Jurchen chief and sworn brother to Xiao Feng.
Biography
Leadership of the Jurchen
Helibu served as a chieftain of the Jurchen people, one of the leading families in the northeastern territories. As a member of the Wanyan clan, he belonged to one of the most prominent Jurchen families, which would historically go on to establish the Jin Dynasty.
Family
Helibu was the father of Wanyan Aguda, who would follow in his footsteps as a Jurchen leader. Wanyan Aguda’s position as the son of a chieftain gave him status and influence within the Jurchen community, reflecting Helibu’s own standing among his people.
Personality and traits
As a Jurchen chieftain, Helibu would have demonstrated leadership abilities and martial prowess sufficient to maintain his position and protect his people. The Jurchen valued strength and martial excellence, and Helibu’s position as a chieftain suggests he possessed these qualities.
Relationships
Wanyan Aguda
Helibu’s primary relationship was with his son, Wanyan Aguda. As Wanyan Aguda’s father, Helibu would have been responsible for his upbringing and training, preparing him for leadership within the Jurchen community.
Behind the scenes
Helibu represents one of the historical Jurchen chieftains who played a role in the complex political landscape of the northeastern territories during the Song Dynasty period. His character, while not extensively detailed in the source material, provides context for Wanyan Aguda’s background and the Jurchen people’s position in the region.
Portrayals
Helibu has been portrayed in various adaptations of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.
See also
- Wanyan Aguda — Helibu’s son
- Jurchen — The ethnic group Helibu belonged to
- Jin Empire — The dynasty that Wanyan Aguda would historically found
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils characters