Chinese Mythology – Nu Wa Mending Heaven
Nu Wa mending the sky （女娲补天） is one of the ancient Chinese myths and legends. Nu Wa is the mother of the Chinese nation and the first human being of…
Chinese Mythology: Kua Fu Chasing the Sun
Kua Fu is one of the mythical and legendary figures of ancient China. A long, long time ago, by a giant named Kwa Fu. He wanted the sun to shine…
Chinese Mythology: Hou Yi Shooting the Sun
Hou Yi （后羿） is an ancient Chinese mythological figure, the husband of Chang E （嫦娥）, the goddess of the moon, who was skilled in archery, armed with a red sacred…
Chinese Mythology: Chang E Running to the Moon
Chang E （嫦娥）, the goddess of the moon in ancient Chinese mythology. After Hou Yi shot the sun to save the earth, everyone respected him. A man named Pang Meng,…