Sun Wukong – Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · In Chinese mythology, Sun Wukong (孫悟空), also known as the Monkey King, is a trickster god who plays a central role in Wu Cheng’en’s adventure novel Journey to the West. Wukong is blessed with unmatched superhuman strength and the ability to transform into 72 different animals and objects. Each of his hairs have transformative powers ...
Nezha – Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · Overview. In Chinese mythology, Nezha (哪吒) is a precocious teenage deity who serves as a patron saint of young adults. After gestating in his mother’s womb for three years and six months, Nezha was born with superhuman strength and the ability to speak. His Chinese myth is based off of the Hindu god, Nalakuvara.
Xiwangmu – Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · Xiwangmu is thought to have once been a wild demon that lived in the mountains and caused cataclysmic disasters. After repenting her evil ways, she achieved enlightenment and became a goddess. The twelfth chapter of the famous Chinese text Shan-Hai Jing, or the Classic of Mountains and Oceans, describes Xiwangmu as a mysterious yet …
Jade Emperor - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · Overview. One of the most important and popular figures in Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor (玉皇) is the supreme ruler of Heaven and the first emperor of China. He is also considered to be an especially important Taoist deity. With all of its specialized roles and social hierarchies, the Jade Emperor’s court parallels the structure of ...
Zhong Kui - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Overview. Known as the Demon Hunter and King of Ghosts, Zhong Kui (鍾馗) is a Chinese folk hero who fights ghosts and hunts demons. Legend has it Zhong Kui commands more than 80,000 ghosts and demons himself. His name is comprised of the surname zhōng (鍾) and kuí (馗), a word which means “crossroads.”.
Guanyin - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · When the monk, Tang Sanzang, has trouble subduing the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, she gives him a ring that allows Tang to control him. Whenever Tang and his traveling companions encounter a particularly difficult demon, she often steps in to defeat the demon herself. Pop Culture. Guanyin is an immensely popular figure in Chinese culture.
Chinese Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Accessed on 24 Sep. 2024. (2022, November 29). . 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.
Satyrs and Silens – Mythopedia
2023年3月24日 · Satyrs and silens (the two terms were often used interchangeably) were male hybrid creatures—mostly human, but with the ears, tail, and sometimes hind legs of a horse. They were easily identified by their snub noses and large erect penises. Known above all for their love of wine, music, and sex, the satyrs were frequently imagined pursuing ...
African Mythology – Mythopedia
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Erlang Shen - Mythopedia
2022年12月1日 · Erlang Shen plays a significant role in the Chinese novels Xīyóu Jì (西游記), or Journey to the West, and Fēngshén Yǎnyì (封神演義), or the Investiture of the Gods. He also makes an appearance in the Chinese animated film, Băo Lián Dēng (宝莲灯), or Lotus Lantern. He’s a popular character in many Chinese TV series ...