Chinese Mythology: Marriage of Fu Xi and Nu Wa
On the earth, there were many people and animals originally, but due to a great catastrophe, they all disappeared, leaving only Fu Xi （伏羲） and Nu Wa （女娲）.What kind of…
Chinese Folktale: The Legend of Alishan
Long ago, there was a bare mountain called Bald Mountain. There was nothing on it. In the Bald Mountain lived a young hunter called Ali. One day, while hunting, he…
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…