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. Some of the most enduring deities are Pangu, the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, Sun Wukong, and the Eight Immortals.

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 intricately bound to philosophy, religion, tradition, and society.

2022年12月1日 · Nüwa’s mother is the goddess Huaxu (华胥) who became suddenly pregnant when she was wandering the universe and stepped in a footprint left by the god of thunder, Leigong (雷公). Nüwa is married to her brother Fuxi (伏羲). In some versions of the creation myth, Fuxi is credited with creating mankind with Nüwa through their union.

2022年12月1日 · Xihe (羲和) is a solar goddess in Chinese mythology, whose children took turns driving her chariot across the sky. When her sun children went out together, scorching the world, they were shot down by Hou Yi.

2022年12月1日 · One of the most important and popular figures in Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor (玉皇) is the supreme ruler of Heaven and the first emperor of China. He is also considered to be an especially important Taoist deity. With all of its specialized roles and social hierarchies, the Jade Emperor’s court parallels the structure of ancient ...

2022年12月1日 · Heidi is a fierce warrior god who embodies water and winter. He is represented in animal form as a pure black dragon and in the night sky by the planet, Mercury. Chidi, the Red Emperor. Chidi is also known as the god, Shennong (神農), a deity credited with the invention of agriculture. The father of traditional Chinese medicine, Chidi was ...

2022年12月1日 · In Chinese mythology, Sun Wukong (孫悟空), also known as the Monkey King, is a trickster god who plays a central role in Wu Cheng’en’s adventure novel Journey to the West. Wukong is blessed with unmatched superhuman strength and the ability to transform into 72 different animals and objects.

2022年11月29日 · Prior to becoming the spirit of the moon, Chang’e was a woman renowned throughout China for her beauty. She had pale, milky skin, hair as black as night, and lips like cherry blossoms. In art, Chang’e is consistently depicted as a graceful young lady wearing stylish hair ornaments and long, flowing robes.

2022年12月2日 · The Eight Immortals also make an appearance in the X-Men universe to protect China from the evil mutant, Xorn. In the Marvel Comic book series, The Immortal Iron Fist, there are eight extra-dimensional kung-fu masters called the “Eight Immortal Weapons” (based off of the Ba Xian) that appear to protect the Earth in times of need.

2022年12月1日 · Jiutian Xuannu (九天玄女) is the beautiful Chinese goddess of war, sex, and longevity. Her magical abilities and strategic advice helped powerful military commanders win pivotal battles for China.