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Learn about the symbolic narratives of the origins of the universe, earth, and life in Chinese mythology. Explore the themes, sources, and variations of Chinese cosmogonic myths, such as the Tao Te Ching, the Songs of Chu, and the Huainanzi.
Learn about the diverse myths and legends of China, from creation stories to cultural heroes, from shamanic beliefs to philosophical traditions. Explore the connections between mythology and religion, philosophy, ritual, and cosmology in Chinese culture.
Learn about the diverse myths and legends from China, including creation stories, deities, heroes, and monsters. Explore the sources, concepts, and time periods of Chinese mythology and its relation to folk religion and culture.
Learn about the Eight Immortals, a group of legendary xian (immortals) in Chinese mythology. Find out their names, powers, stories, and artistic representations in various media.
Yaoguai are a class of creatures in Chinese mythology, folk tales, and literature that have supernatural abilities and are strange, uncanny or weird. They are often translated as "demon" in English, but they are not necessarily evil or religious, and they can interact with human life in various ways.
An overview of the various deities and immortals in Chinese religions, their origins, names, and roles. Learn about the polytheistic and monistic aspects of Chinese theology, and the concepts of Tian, Shangdi, and Taidi.
Yin and yang is a concept that describes an opposite but interconnected, self-perpetuating cycle in nature and human life. Learn about the origin, symbol, meaning, and applications of yin and yang in Taoism, Chinese medicine, martial arts, and more.
Learn about the history, influences, and forms of Chinese folklore, which includes songs, poetry, dances, puppetry, and tales. Explore the symbolic meanings of animals, objects, and events in Chinese folklore and their relation to Chinese culture and religion.