Unveiling China's Ancient Myths: A Journey Through 100 Enchanting Tales
The Creation Myth of Pangu and the Birth of Heaven and Earth
In the beginning, there was only chaos, a vast expanse of nothingness. From this void emerged Pangu, a colossal creature with equal halves for body and head. As he stretched his neck towards the sky, heaven was formed above him; as he lowered his feet to the ground, earth took shape beneath him.
The Eight Immortals Cross the Sea
A group of eight legendary figures – He Xiangu, Zhang Guolao, Lü Dongbin, Cao Guojiu, Zhongli Quan, Han Xiangzi, Li Tieguai and Lan Caihe – embarked on a perilous journey across treacherous waters to reach their final destination: the Peach Blossom Island paradise.
The Monkey King Sun Wukong's Adventures in Journey to the West
Sun Wukong is best known for his role in Journey to the West as an unruly but lovable monkey king who seeks enlightenment under Master Tang Sanzang's guidance through India to retrieve sacred scriptures.
Yue Fei: The Hero Who Defended Southern Song Dynasty Against Jin Invasion
Yue Fei is celebrated for his unwavering loyalty and bravery during China's tumultuous Song dynasty era when Northern Song was invaded by Jin forces in 1126 AD.
Xiwangmu - Queen Mother of Heaven & Her Three Pure Ones Guardianship Over Western Paradise
In Chinese mythology Xiwangmu or Queen Mother of Heaven is often depicted as a powerful female figure who possesses great wisdom and control over life after death matters within her realm at Kunlun Mountain where she guards her three sons—the "Three Pure Ones" (Sanqing) who are believed to have power over all aspects of existence—Heavenly Grandfather (Taiyi), Heavenly Father (Yu Huang), Heavenly Son (Zhenren).
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