All posts tagged "chinese"
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Chinese
Xiwangmu: The Queen Mother of the West
December 22, 2020Xiwangmu was one of the oldest goddesses in the Chinese pantheon. Keep reading to learn how...
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Chinese
Who Was Xihe in Chinese Mythology?
December 22, 2020In Chinese culture, Xihe was the mother of the sun. Her story is notable not for...
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Chinese
Wufang Shangdi: The Five Faces of Heaven
December 21, 2020The Wufang Shangdi was not a single god in Chinese religion. Instead, they were five aspects...
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Chinese
Zhong Kui: The Vanquisher of Evil
December 21, 2020Zhong Kui is one of the most well-loved folk heroes of Chinese mythology. Read on to...
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Chinese
Who Was Lu Ban in Chinese Religion?
December 21, 2020Lu Ban is the Chinese patron of craftsmen, builders, and engineers. Is there any truth to...
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Chinese
Leigong: The Chinese Thunder God
December 21, 2020The Chinese god of thunder was not a force of chaos, but an honorable servant of...
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Japanese
Jurojin: The Japanese God of Longevity
December 21, 2020Jurojin is an auspicious symbol of joy and a long life in Japanese folklore. Keep reading...
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Aztec
Xipe Totec: The Flayed God
December 21, 2020The Aztec god Xipe Totec was so closely connected to the sacrifices that were offered to...
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Japanese
Kichijoten: The Lucky Goddess of Beauty
December 21, 2020In some images, Kichijoten replaces one of the traditional Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. Why was...
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Chinese
Yu Shi: The Chinese God of Rain
December 21, 2020Yu Shi is not one of the most popular gods in China, but certain groups have...