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  1. Pangu – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Pangu’s teeth and bones turned into metals and precious stones while his limbs became the four pillars that would separate the sky from the earth. Popular Culture A festival celebrating Pangu is held from March 1-7 of the Lunar Calendar at his most important temple, Pangu King Temple , in Guangdong Province.

  2. Nuwa – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · After Pangu (盤古) emerged from his mythical egg and created the physical universe, the earth separated from the heavens and became a beautiful place full of lush, green vegetation, vast rivers, tall mountains, and all sorts of animals. One day, Nüwa decided to go for a walk in the woods among the mountains and animals.

  3. Doumu – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Doumu was born when the universe was created by Pangu (盤古). She is the mother of the Jiǔhuángshén (九皇神), or the “Nine God-Kings” heaven. They were believed to be represented in the night sky by the seven stars (and two not visible to the naked human eye) that surround the Big Dipper. Family Tree. Children

  4. Jade Emperor - Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · In some versions of his origin story, the Jade Emperor came into existence when the universe was created by Pangu (盤古). In most popular myths, he is commonly described as having been a mortal man prior to becoming a god. The Origin of the Jade Emperor as a Soldier

  5. Fuxi – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Fuxi (伏羲) is seen as mankind’s first male ancestor in Chinese mythology. Along with being a god of creation, he is revered as the inventor of fishing, writing, and domesticating animals.

  6. Chinese Gods – Mythopedia

    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 most enduring deities are Pangu, the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, Sun …

  7. Eight Immortals – Mythopedia

    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 culture.

  8. Chinese Mythology – Mythopedia

    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.

  9. Dragon King – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · Overview. In Chinese mythology, Longwang (龍王) lords over the seas and is known as the “Dragon King.” He is a fearsome guardian deity who controls all dragons, sea creatures, the oceans, and the weather.

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