
Hou Yi – Mythopedia
Dec 2, 2022 · Hou Yi (后羿) is Chinese mythology’s greatest archer, who saved humanity by shooting down nine of the ten suns. He is married to the moon goddess Chang’e, who stole …
Chang’e – Mythopedia
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 …
Jade Emperor - Mythopedia
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, …
Eight Immortals – Mythopedia
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 …
Di Jun - Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Di Jun (帝俊) is an ancient Chinese emperor who married both the sun and moon goddesses. When the ten suns scorched the earth, he gave the legendary archer Hou Yi …
Xihe – Mythopedia
Dec 2, 2022 · 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 …