Nov 29, 2022 · The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. Some of the …

Chinese mythology encompasses a wide range of folklore, history, and religious belief across numerous time periods and peoples, including the present day. Many of these myths are …

Dec 1, 2022 · The Ba Xian (八仙), or Eight Immortals, are a legendary group of Chinese heroes who fight to vanquish evil. Their status as fabled folk icons makes them well-known in popular …

Dec 1, 2022 · The Jade Emperor (玉皇) is one of Chinese mythology’s most important and popular deities. He is considered to be the ruler of heaven, one of the highest ranking gods, …

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Nov 29, 2022 · Chang’e (嫦娥) is the Chinese goddess of the moon, best known for stealing an elixir of immortality from her husband, Hou Yi. Her story is celebrated as part of the annual Mid …

Dec 1, 2022 · Fuxi (伏羲) is seen as mankind’s first male ancestor in Chinese mythology. Along with being a god of creation, he is revered as the inventor of fishing, writing, and domesticating …

Dec 1, 2022 · Lei Gong (雷公) is the Chinese god of thunder, who punishes sinful humans and evil demons alike with his hammer. He carries a drum that makes the sound of thunder, a …

Dec 1, 2022 · Pangu (盤古) is an ancient Chinese deity considered to be the first living being and creator of the world. Emerging from an egg containing the entire cosmos, his birth released the …

Dec 1, 2022 · Erlang Shen (二郎神) is the Chinese god of engineering with an all-seeing third eye in his forehead. A great warrior, he fights with a double-edged spear strong enough to split …