Wealth Symbols in Chinese Mythology: The Money Tree and Treasure Bowl
I. Introduction to the Money Tree and Treasure Bowl The Money Tree is a mythical tree with golden bark and jade – like leaves, bearing fruit shaped like gold ingots.…
The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac: Myths and Cultural Codes
I. Overview of the Chinese Zodiac Appearance: Comprising 12 animals with anthropomorphic traits: the shrewd Rat, diligent Ox, mighty Tiger, nimble Rabbit, mystical Dragon, cunning Snake, galloping Horse, gentle Goat,…
The Cowherd and the Seventh Fairy: A Legend of Transcendent Love
I. Key Characters Analysis 1. The Seventh Fairy Appearance：Clad in a seven-colored silk dress, with flowing hair like a waterfall and star-like eyes. A celestial sash around her waist symbolizes…
The Swan Fairy and the Toad God: A Tale of Good and Evil on Baiyangdian Lake
I. Character Profiles 1. The Swan Fairy Appearance：Wears a white feather-embroidered gown, with snow-white skin and sapphire eyes. Her swan form glows with iridescent feathers. Abilities：Transforms into a swan, masters…
The Myth of Taishan Shi Ganshan: The Stone Guardian of Folk Belief
Profile: The Stela Deity Who Defends Against Evil Alias/Nicknames: Shi Ganshan, Taishan Stone General, Stone General Appearance: Unlike traditional deities, Shi Ganshan is symbolized by a stela inscribed with “Taishan…
The Saltwater Goddess in Chinese Mythology
I. Character Introduction: The Mysterious Goddess of the Saltwater River (A) Aliases and Nicknames Revered as the patron deity of salt by the ancient Ba people, she is known as…
The Legend of Dukang: The Chinese Mythological God of Wine
1. Introduction to Dukang: The Mythical Founder of Chinese Winemaking 1.1 Aliases and Nicknames Dukang, also known as Shaokang, is revered as the “Ancestor of Wine” and the “God of…
Zhong Kui: The Chinese Mythological Ghost-Fighting Marshal
1. Introduction to Zhong Kui: The Ferocious Guardian Against Evil 1.1 Aliases and Nicknames Known as the “Ghost-Fighting Marshal,” Zhong Kui is also called “Marshal Zhong,” “Exorcism True Lord,” and…
Chinese Folklore: Ji Gong, the Living Buddha
Ji Gong （济公）, commonly known as Li Xiuyuan, Daoji, today’s Zhejiang Province, Tiantai County) Yongning village people, the Southern Song Dynasty monks, later honoured as the ‘Ji Gong living Buddha’.…
Chinese Folk Tale: The Legend of the Love Trees
The legend of the Acacia tree expresses the Chinese people’s praise and yearning for beautiful love. During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a guest named Han Ping in…