Chinese Folktale: Luo Shen Mi Fei
Luo Shen （洛神） Mi Fei （宓妃） is the goddess of the Luo water in ancient Chinese mythology, famous for her beauty. Luo Shen Mi Fei was originally the daughter of…
The Legend of Carp Leaping Through the Dragon Gate: A Myth of Transformation in Chinese Culture
Introduction: The myth of carp leaping through the Dragon Gate is one of China’s most iconic legends, depicting Yellow River carp overcoming daunting challenges to transform into divine dragons. This…
The River God’s Bride: A Tale of Ancient Chinese Wisdom and Folk Belief
Key Characters Analysis Hebo (Feng Yi): The Yellow River deity, originally a mortal who drowned and became a god according to Shanhaijing. Depicted as a white-bearded figure riding a dragon-drawn…