Chinese Folklore: The Origin of the Long and the Feng
To the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, the two, the Long （龙） and the Feng （凤）, are known to no one and are the unique symbols of the…
Chinese Folktale: Huang Di Xuan Yuan
The Three Emperors and the Five Emperors （三皇五帝） are all legendary tribal leaders in ancient China, and the most familiar of them is Huang Di (the Yellow Emperor, 黄帝). The…
Cangjie Invents Writing: The Divine Origin of Chinese Characters
Introduction Cangjie is the wisest cultural hero in Chinese mythology, celebrated for creating characters by “observing bird and beast tracks”. Symbolizing symbols’ role in advancing humanity, he is often depicted…