Chinese Mythology Archive

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Deities associated with rain have been revered across various cultures and religions worldwide for centuries. Their influence was particularly prominent in Eastern regions and

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Over millennia, Chinese people have been influenced by different religious, philosophical, and spiritual teachings, including Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. They historically have had

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In Chinese mythology, Qilin (Kirin) is one of the "Four Benevolent Animals, " including the tortoise, dragon, and phoenix. All four noble ones ruled

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Myths and legends of Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, and India describe terrible bloodsuckers that may differ in power and individual characteristics. Still,

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many ancient cultures had their gods and goddesses related to the Moon. Egyptian lunar deity Khonsu (the 'wanderer' or "he who comes and goes") often wore

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The beautiful ancient Chinese legend about the four dragons that disobeyed the Jade Emperor describes how four rivers in the country came into existence.

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -The Kunlun Mountain was a place of great importance to the ancient Chinese. The sacred mountain was the dwelling place of gods, goddesses, incredible

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com  -  When angry with someone, we often say, “Go to hell”. Whether we believe in the existence of hell is unimportant. We have simply

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Mount Penglai is shrouded in mystery. It is a legendary land that many have tried to locate, but so far no one has succeeded

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - An almost 2,000-year-old large complex of temples, shrines, and monasteries known as Fengdu Ghost City is devoted to the afterlife. Many temples and shrines

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology are said to know the secrets of nature. These beings are regarded as super-humans who control all

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Mazu is the most worshiped sea goddess in China's coastal areas, especially in the southeast and Taiwan islands. Many people in China's south-eastern coastal

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - There is a beautiful Chinese legend telling the story of the Candle Dragon. It represents one of the most ancient and traditional Chinese