Chinese Folktale: The Long (Dragon) King of the East Sea Sinking Dong Jing
This story is widely spread in Chinese folklore, telling people to cherish what they currently have and not to be too greedy. A long time ago, Yu Huang Da DI…
Chinese Mythology: Hou Tu Niang Niang
Hou Tu (后土), the central god in ancient Chinese mythology who aided Zhong Yang Tian Di (the central heavenly emperor, 中央天帝) Huang Di (黃帝), is one of the honored deities…
Chinese Mythology: Er Lang Shen Splits the Mountain to Save His Mother
Like his nephew, Er Lang Shen （二郎神） once split a mountain to save his mother. His enemy is his uncle, his mother’s brother, the Yu Huang Da Di (the Jade…
Jade Emperor: The Cultural Code of Taoism’s Supreme Deity
Divine Positioning Jade Emperor: Full title “Supreme Heavenly Emperor of the Golden Palace, the Natural Wondrous Being, the Perfect Ruler of the Myriad Realms”. As the leader of Taoism’s “Four…
Queen Mother of the West: The Core Goddess of Kunlun Mythology
Divine Characteristics Queen Mother of the West: Also known as “Wangmu Niangniang”, revered in Taoism as “Golden Mother of the Nine Spirits”. Her image evolved through three stages: primitive leopard-tailed…