Nov 29, 2022 · 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 …

Chinese mythology encompasses a wide range of folklore, history, and religious belief across numerous time periods and peoples, including the present day. Many of these myths are intricately bound to …

Dec 1, 2022 · The Jade Emperor (玉皇) is one of Chinese mythology’s most important and popular deities. He is considered to be the ruler of heaven, one of the highest ranking gods, and the very first …

Dec 1, 2022 · Pangu (盤古) is an ancient Chinese deity considered to be the first living being and creator of the world. Emerging from an egg containing the entire cosmos, his birth released the universe.

Dec 1, 2022 · Sun Wukong (孫悟空) is the Chinese trickster god known as the Monkey King. Born from a magical rock, he was thrown out of the Jade Emperor’s court for his impertinence, but eventually …

Oct 2, 2023 · The Yoruba religion is the traditional belief system of Yorubaland (modern-day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo). It features a pantheon of over 400 deities, known as orishas (oriṣas).

Dec 1, 2022 · The Ba Xian (八仙), or Eight Immortals, are a legendary group of Chinese heroes who fight to vanquish evil. Their status as fabled folk icons makes them well-known in popular culture.

Dec 1, 2022 · Mazu (媽祖) is the compassionate Chinese goddess of the sea, watching over sailors, fishermen, and travelers. Celebrated for her protective nature, she sends warnings of oncoming …

Dec 1, 2022 · Huxian (狐仙) is the fox deity or “fox fairy” of Chinese mythology, widely worshipped across northern China. A shapeshifting trickster, it might try to seduce people with wealth and riches, …

Dec 1, 2022 · Nuwa (女媧) is a popular Chinese goddess associated with fertility and marriage. She created mankind in two different origin myths; once by shaping people out of clay, and once by …