Yinglong Legend: The Creation Epic of Chinese Dragon
Divine Dragon Analysis Yinglong: The most meritorious creation deity in Chinese mythology, described in Shan Hai Jing as having “wings on back, scaly body with spinal spines”. As totem of…
Emperor Zhuanxu: The Founder of Chinese Order
Historical & Mythological Analysis Zhuanxu: Second of the Five Emperors, recorded in Records of the Grand Historian as grandson of Huangdi. The dragon-tiger clam tomb at Puyang Xishuipo (4500 BCE)…
Shaohao: The Founder of Chinese Bird Totemism
Historical & Mythological Analysis Shaohao: One of the Five Emperors, recorded in Records of the Grand Historian as “Zhi” with title Jintian. Bird-shaped jade artifacts from Dawenkou culture (4300-2500 BCE)…
Feng Bo and Yu Shi: The Celestial Guardians of Nature
I. Divine Profiles Feng Bo (Feilian) Appearance: Deer body with snake tail, bird-like head, two green snakes hanging from ears Powers: Controls all eight winds, generates tornadoes, symbolizes vital qi…
Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan: The Founding Ancestor of Chinese Civilization
I. Profile The Yellow Emperor, surnamed Gongsun and named Xuanyuan, was the legendary ruler of Youxiong Kingdom (present-day Xinzheng, Henan Province). Ancient texts describe him as divinely born with speaking…
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 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…
Yellow Emperor vs Chi You: The Founding Battle of Chinese Civilization
Introduction The Battle of Zhuolu between Yellow Emperor (黄帝) and Chi You (蚩尤) is the most decisive mythological conflict in Chinese history, celebrated for uniting the Huaxia tribal alliance (华夏部落联盟).…
Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors: The Sage-Kings of Chinese Civilization
Introduction The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are the most influential sage-king group in Chinese mythology, celebrated for establishing ethical governance through “virtue-based rule”. Symbolizing the union of wisdom and…
Cangjie Invents Writing: The Divine Origin of Chinese Characters
Introduction Cangjie is the wisest cultural hero in Chinese mythology, celebrated for creating characters by “observing bird and beast tracks”. Symbolizing symbols’ role in advancing humanity, he is often depicted…