Sun Wukong – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · 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 ...
Chinese Gods - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · 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.
Jade Emperor - Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Wukong was once a member of the Jade Emperor’s court but was thrown out of heaven and pinned underneath a mountain for 500 years for defying the Emperor’s authority. Whereas Wukong is the epitome of jealousy, impatience, and bitterness, the Jade Emperor is a model example of kindness, compassion, and wisdom.
Guanyin – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Overview. In Chinese mythology, Guanyin (觀音) is the goddess of mercy and considered to be the physical embodiment of compassion. She is an all-seeing, all-hearing being who is called upon by worshipers in times of uncertainty, despair, and fear. A Ming official from the 14th century composed the following poem to praise the goddess:
Xiwangmu – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Mythology. Xiwangmu is the highest ranking and most powerful female deity in the Chinese pantheon. She determines the lifespan of every living being, tends to the Peaches of Immortality, and manipulates the occurrences of major calamities, among other duties. Because Xiwangmu’s story is so ancient, her origins as a deity are unclear.
Chinese Mythology – 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.
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Feb 22, 2023 · Our Goals. The goals of Mythopedia are threefold: to enable discovery, to promote learning, and to advance research. By creating free, high-quality resources available to all we hope to inspire everyone to explore mythologies of the ancient world. By developing content that is enjoyable to read and educational in value we seek to engage ...
Bishamonten – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Bishamonten (毘沙門天), or simply Bishamon (毘沙門), can be translated as “Guardian of the One-Hundred Million Heavenly Gates.”. This is derived from the Chinese reading of the same characters (Pishamen Tian), which is an alternate name for him in Chinese. He is also called Tamonten (多聞天), which means “listening to many ...
Erlang Shen - Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · 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 ...
Hou Yi – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · In Chinese mythology, Hou Yi (后羿) is considered to be the greatest archer of all time. He is best known for marrying the moon goddess, Chang’e (嫦娥), and for shooting down nine of the ten suns. Once an immortal who lived in the Jade Emperor’s palace, Hou Yi made the decision to become human in order to help humanity in times of need.