Dec 1, 2022 · Nezha (哪吒) is a precocious young Chinese deity who watches over teenagers and professional drivers. Enraged by his father’s actions after his reincarnation, his eventual …

Nov 29, 2022 · 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 …

Dec 1, 2022 · Erlang Shen (二郎神) is the Chinese god of engineering with an all-seeing third eye in his forehead. A great warrior, he fights with a double-edged spear strong enough to split …

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 …

Dec 1, 2022 · Nuwa (女媧) is a popular Chinese goddess associated with fertility and marriage. She created mankind in two different origin myths; once by shaping people out of clay, and …

Dec 1, 2022 · The Ba Xian (八仙), or Eight Immortals, are a legendary group of Chinese heroes who fight to vanquish evil. Their status as fabled folk icons makes them well-known in popular …

Dec 1, 2022 · Jiutian Xuannu (九天玄女) is the beautiful Chinese goddess of war, sex, and longevity. Her magical abilities and strategic advice helped powerful military commanders win …

Dec 1, 2022 · Pangu (盤古) is an ancient Chinese deity considered to be the first living being and creator of the world. Emerging from an egg containing the entire cosmos, his birth released the …

Dec 1, 2022 · The Jade Emperor (玉皇) is one of Chinese mythology’s most important and popular deities. He is considered to be the ruler of heaven, one of the highest ranking gods, …

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