Chinese Folktale: Meng Jiang Nu Wept Down the Great Wall
Once upon a time, there were two neighbors during the Qin Dynasty, Old Man Meng and Old Man Jiang. Meng old man planted a big gourd, there is a girl…
Chinese Folktale: He Bo Takes a Wife
During the Warring States period, Xi Men Bao became the magistrate of Ye Cheng County. When he took office, he first talked to the local elders and asked the people…
Chinese Mythology: The Girl with the Field Snail
In Houguan County during the Jin Dynasty, there was an orphan named Xie Duan who was raised by a kind neighbor. When Xie Duan grew up, he didn’t want to…
Chinese Mythology: Liang Shan Bo and Zhu Ying Tai
Liang Shan Bo and Zhu Ying Tai or Liang Zhu for short, is one of the four great love stories of ancient Chinese folklore. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, there…
Chinese Mythology: The Legend of the White Snake
The Legend of the White Snake （《白蛇传》） is one of the four great Chinese folk legends of love. In the Song Dynasty long ago, there was a moving story in…
Chinese Mythology: The Niu Lang and the Zhi Nu
This is a famous love story among the Han Chinese folklore in ancient China, and it’s also one of the four super well-known Chinese folk legends. The other three are…
Chinese Mythology: Yu Huang Da Di
The Yu Huang Da Di （玉皇大帝） is the leader of the gods in Taoist mythology, and is regarded by the common people as the “emperor” of the sky and the…
Chinese Mythology: Xi Wang Mu
Xi Wang Mu （西王母）, also known as “ Wang Mu Niang Niang （王母娘娘） ”, is the goddess of criminal law, the head of the female immortals in the heavenly realm.…
Chinese Mythology: Wu Gang Chopping Down the Gui Tree
A long, long time ago, Wu Gang’s wife fell in love with one of Yan Di’s grandsons, Bo Ling. Wu Gang was very angry and killed Bo Ling. When the…
Chinese Mythology: Huang Di Battling Chi You
In the land of the Jiu Zhou, the Huang Di, Yan Di and Chi You were once the three major tribal leaders. Chi You is brave and fierce, betrayed the…