Chinese Mythology: Gods, Deities, Legends & Immortals Explained
Legends & Stories
Chang’e Moon Story Full
If you have ever looked up at the full moon during Mid-Autumn Festival and wondered why people speak of a...
Taoist Deities
Eight Immortals
The Eight Immortals are among the most beloved figures in Chinese mythology. If you have ever seen a painting of...
Legends & Stories
Chinese God of War Guan Yu Story: From General to Deity
When people talk about the Chinese god of war Guan Yu story, they are usually talking about more than one...
Taoist Deities
Who Is the Jade Emperor? Origins, Legends, and Role in Chinese Mythology
If you have ever wondered who is the Jade Emperor, the short answer is this: he is the heavenly ruler...
Taoist Deities
Chinese God of Wealth Name: Who Is Caishen in Chinese Mythology?
When people search for the Chinese god of wealth name, the answer most commonly given is Caishen. In Chinese culture,...
Chinese Gods
Dragon King
chinese dragon king How the Dragon King Emerged from the Waves：Some two millennia ago, communities across China began venerating a...
Chinese Gods
Doumu
Doumu Yuanjun: Ruler of the Northern DipperDoumu: The Celestial Matriarch of Chinese MythologyDoumu Yuanjun: Goddess Behind the Big Dipper As...
Chinese Gods
Changxi
Within the ancient and resplendent cosmos of Chinese mythology, Changxi—the gentle and enigmatic goddess of the moon—illuminates the night in...
Chinese Gods
Di Jun
In Chinese mythology, Di Jun (帝俊) is revered as an ancient celestial sovereign. He is the father of the ten...
Chinese Gods
Dian mu
In traditional Chinese mythology, Dianmu (電母), also known as Leizi, is revered as the goddess who governs lightning, working in...
