Chinese Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. …
Chinese Mythology – Mythopedia
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 …
Jade Emperor - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · The emperor’s fairness, benevolence, and mercy were traits that real Chinese emperors sought to emulate. Even today, the Jade Emperor plays a significant role in Chinese …
Guanyin - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · Guanyin plays a role in a number of Chinese myths and is always portrayed as a powerful, benevolent figure who is motivated by a supreme sense of compassion. Origins: The …
Eight Immortals - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · The Bā Xiān’s name is made up of the Chinese characters for “eight,” bā (八) and xiān (仙) which means “immortal” or “celestial being.” Their name is also sometimes …
Chang’e - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · In Chinese mythology, Chang’e (嫦娥) is best known for stealing an elixir of immortality from her husband, the legendary archer Hou Yi (后羿), and escaping to become …
Yan Wang - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · In Chinese mythology, Yan Wang (閻王) is the King of Hell. Yan Wang oversees the underworld, presides over the ten layers of Diyu (地獄), or the Chinese-Buddhist Hell, and …
Caishen – Mythopedia
2022年12月2日 · In Chinese mythology, Caishen (財神) is the god of wealth and money. He is honored in both Taoism and Chinese folklore, especially during the Chinese New Year …
Pangu - Mythopedia
2022年12月2日 · Xu Zheng, an ancient Chinese author and government official who lived during the Three Kingdoms period, was the first person to record the myth of Pangu. Pangu and the …
Fuxi – Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · In Chinese mythology, Fuxi is seen as mankind’s first male ancestor, a cultural hero, and one of the most benevolent gods in Ancient China. Fuxi is credited with creating …