Category: Chinese Mythology

Zhong Kui is a legendary figure in Chinese folklore and mythology. He is often depicted as a powerful demon hunter who uses his intelligence and strength to capture and control evil spirits. In art and literature, Zhong Kui is often depicted as a fierce-looking figure who protects people. He...

Do you believe in the existence of hell? If yes, you are not alone. The Chinese concept of hell is easy to comprehend. They call hell Diyu and believe it is a place of great torment for evil souls. Hell is managed by an army of gods, including Yan...

The Chinese New Year is among the most colorful events in Asian Countries. People wear red clothes during the Chinese New Year and create noises from fireworks or drums. They also hit plates and empty bowls to cause loud noises. The Chinese believe that such practices intimidate a monster...

Numerous homes around China contain statues of gods displayed in different areas. The Chinese believe that each god represents something. Today, we will focus on the 3 Chinese gods and help you understand what they represent and their order. Read on to find out more! Who are the three...

Tai Sui is a Chinese astrological concept that refers to the Grand Duke Jupiter, the legendary god believed to govern people’s destiny in a given year. In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with one of the 12 zodiac animals, and Tai Sui is said to be the deity...

Ruyi Jingu Bang is a mythical weapon in Chinese mythology. It is a large metal rod with a curved end and is said to have power and the ability to grant wishes. The weapon is often associated with the character of the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, in the classic...

The Chinese kitchen god, a.k.a Zao Shen or Zao Jun, is one of the most crucial domestic gods in Chinese culture, known to protect the family and govern their morals. Zao Shen is famously recognized in Chinese legends, folk, mythology, religion, and Taoism and is also respected and celebrated in...

The gates, doors, and thresholds of Chinese households have had special spiritual, cultural, and ritual attention since ancient times. For doors, the Chinese people had gods to whom they offered sacrifices and worshipped them. These gods were, and still are, highly respected and appreciated among the Chinese. If this...

Although not popular in Western countries, Nezha is a legendary figure in Chinese households. Nezha is featured in Chinese mythology and famous Chinese movies, music, classical novels, and techno dances. If you’ve never heard of this Chinese household name, this post is your opportunity to learn everything about him....

Mazu is an interesting character in Chinese mythology who is said to have lived a very extraordinary life compared to her agemates. I will explain in detail how Mazu lived her life, died, and became the sea goddess. What is Mazu? Mazu or Matsu is a Chinese goddess believed to have...

Guanyin is the god of compassion, mercy, and love that is worshiped by most Buddhist. This god was first regarded as a male god, but as time progressed, the gender of this god seemed more female and today, most people who worship Guanyin regard this god as female. This...

The qilin is a Chinese unicorn in Chinese mythology. It is a symbol of prosperity and good luck. The qilin is symbolized by a hooved creature and it is believed to make an appearance during the imminent birth or death of a prominent ruler or sage. This symbol is...

In Chinese Taoist fairy tales, there lived a goddess called Wangmu. She is believed to be the goddess of fertility, immortality, and life. She was initially depicted as a bugbear with a panther’s tail and a tiger’s tooth. She was initially associated with death and pestilences. She was also...

There are many Chinese creation myths. One of the most popular is the story of Pangu. Pangu is also spelled as Pan Gu. As the Chinese culture and the people tried to decode the mystery of creation, many theories and myths came up. This mythological character is believed to...

Controversy surrounds the real look of Zhu Bajie with the modern media portraying him as a lovely and friendly-looking pink pigman. Yet the novel portrays Zhu as a giant pig monster with a big mouth, protruding fangs, big fan-like ears, and a long snout. Zhu’s body has combined both...

In general, the largest institutionalized religion in mainland China is Chinese Buddhism. Within this religion, several disciples and figures form the basis of beliefs among the Chinese. One of them is Sha Wujing, who we will extensively discuss in this write-up. Who is Sha Wujing? Sha Wujing, who was...

There exist several sacred deities within the Chinese religion. In this article, we explore the life of one of the most famous Chinese goddesses- the Nuwa Goddess. Read on to learn more about her. Who is Goddess Nuwa? In Chinese mythology, Goddess Nuwa is a mythological character who is...

The monkey king Sun Wukong was a trickster god known for his abilities and deceptive nature. He had supernatural powers such as flying on a cloud and the power to transform into many figures Who is the monkey king? As mentioned above, the monkey king was born with the...

Every community follows specific religious practices. Though some Chinese do not believe in Christianity, they have always believed in deities. One of the most popular deities in Chinese mythology is the Jade emperor. The Chinese came up with different folk stories associated with this deity. We will look at...

Despite the writing culture of the Chinese people, there are plenty of misconceptions regarding their mythology. They have a long history of mythological figures and legends steeped throughout thousands of years, many passed through oral traditions and later written; Caishen being one of these figures. What is Caishen? Also...