Oct 24, 2007

Chinese Legends and Gods

Houyi Shot the SunsHouyi (or Yi) was the hero who shot the suns in the ancient mythology of China.Chinese GhostThe story about Zhuxi and ghosts.
The Gate GodsThe custom for the Chinese New Year.
Kitchen GodThe tradition of Chinese New Year.
Yellow EmperorHuangdi (Yellow Emperor) is generally regarded as the ancestor of the Huaxia race.
ShennongShennong, also called Yan Emperor, was the god of farming and Chinese medicine in the mythology of ancient China.
Yao EmperorYao was an emperor in the ancient legend of China. He was regarded as an ideal emperor in people's mind.
KuaFu Chased the SunA god named KuaFu determined to have a race with the sun.
Mulan Goes to DisneyDisney's latest animated movie.
NianA story about the monster and Chinese New Year.
Nvwa Mended the FirmamentThe story about Nvwa, the ancestor of mankind in the mythology of ancient China.
Nv WaThe first heroine in Chinese history.
FuxiFuxi is the legendary god in the mythology of ancient China.
Pan Gu Creates the WorldThe Chinese legend about Pan Gu.
Town God TempleIn almost every large and medium-sized city in China, one can find a Chenghuang Temple or Town God Temple. In the temple, sits a statue of the town god.
Chinese StoriesInclues tales, legends, folk stories and Chinese traditions.

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