Chinese Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. Some of the most enduring deities are Pangu, the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, Sun Wukong, and the Eight Immortals.
Chinese Mythology – Mythopedia
Chinese mythology encompasses a wide range of folklore, history, and religious belief across numerous time periods and peoples, including the present day. Many of these myths are intricately bound to philosophy, religion, tradition, and society.
Jade Emperor - Mythopedia
2022年12月2日 · The couple are said to have had an enormous amount of children together, and three of their daughters hold important places in Chinese mythology. Zhu niang-niang is a fertility goddess that helps couples in need of children, and Yen-kuang nian-niang is the protector of the blind who can grant the power of eyesight to those in need.
Sun Wukong – Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · In Chinese mythology, Sun Wukong (孫悟空), also known as the Monkey King, is a trickster god who plays a central role in Wu Cheng’en’s adventure novel Journey to the West. Wukong is blessed with unmatched superhuman strength and the ability to transform into 72 different animals and objects.
Eight Immortals - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · The Ba Xian (八仙), also called the Eight Immortals, are a group of legendary heroes of ancient times who fight for justice and vanquish evil, according to Chinese mythology. Popular during the Tang and Shang Dynasties, the Eight Immortals are said to live on a group of five islands in the Bohai Sea.
Chang’e - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · In Chinese mythology, Chang’e (嫦娥) is best known for stealing an elixir of immortality from her husband, the legendary archer Hou Yi (后羿), and escaping to become the goddess of the moon. One of the most important and popular stories in the Chinese canon, the tale of Chang’e plays a central role in the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.
Fuxi – Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · In Chinese mythology, Fuxi is seen as mankind’s first male ancestor, a cultural hero, and one of the most benevolent gods in Ancient China. Fuxi is credited with creating several innovations that benefited humanity like the invention of the writing system, fishing, and the domestication of animals.
Wufang Shangdi - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · In Chinese mythology, the Wufang Shangdi (五方上帝) are five emperors considered to be the physical manifestation of the Taoist creator deity/theological concept, Tian (天). They’re also referred to as the “five kind faces of Heaven” and can manifest themselves in different forms, including physical humans and celestial constellations.
Menshen - Mythopedia
2022年12月2日 · The Menshen (門神), or “door gods,” are a pair of Chinese deities who act as the guardians of thresholds. The two brothers protect the occupants of a building from demons and bad luck, feeding interlopers to their pet tigers.
Mazu – Mythopedia
2022年12月2日 · In Chinese mythology, Mazu (媽祖) is the goddess of the sea. Closely associated with the goddess of mercy, Guanyin (觀音), Mazu is the patron goddess of sailors, fishermen, and travelers. She is especially popular in Southern Chinese coastal communities, in places like Fujian and Macau and overseas Chinese communities. It’s not uncommon ...