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What kind of god was the Yellow Emperor?
The Yellow Emperor is the legendary first ruler of China and originator of Huaxia Chinese civilisation, reigning during 2698–2598 BC, and as recently as 1920s he was regarded by most Chinese as a real figure. Modern scholars cast doubt on his…
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Who is the Chinese supreme god?
Analogous to the Greek Zeus or the Norse Odin, who is the supreme god in the Chinese folk religion pantheon?
It seems that this may be the concept of "Tai Di", or primordial divinity, but it's unclear who this is, as in various contexts, this could…
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Son of Heaven: who is the father/mother?
Among East Asian / Confucian empires (China and Vietnam, maybe others), emperors ruled under a philosophical concept known as Mandate of Heaven - that is, heaven will grant a specific ruler the right of government based on virtue, and natural…
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What were popular magical focuses in Chinese Mythology?
For the purposes of this question, a focus means something needed to cast a spell properly, something that channels magic, or something that allows magic to be cast. (This could include a magically enchanted item)
In most Myths and Legends that I'm…
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What are the "Treasures of the Dragon Kings"?
I found reference to the "Treasures of the Dragon Kings" whilst in this wiki article on mythological objects.
Ǒusībùyúnlǚ (Cloud-stepping Boots or Cloud-stepping Shoes), made of lotus fiber, these are one of the treasures of the Dragon Kings; Ào…
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Is there a passage about white hair in Chinese mythology?
In the wuxia Chinese dramas it's very common for characters who went through great stress to have white hair.
But, apparently, stress and emotional charge isn't the exact reason for this to occur, given that there are other occurrences of this…
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To what degree are depictions of Beggar So influenced by the immortal Li Tieguai?
I'm specifically wondering about the depictions of Beggar So in popular culture, such as his portrayal by the inimitable Yuen Siu-tien. For instance:
Li Tienguai has a magic medicine gourd; Beggar So is often depicted with a wine gourd.
Li…
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Are the seven fairies of the story of Dong Yong, being the daughters of the Jade Emperor, a modern invention?
I was looking for old stories about seven sisters, where the youngest is the most important, and found the English Wikipedia article on Tian Xian Pei, talking about the daughters of the Jade Emperor, but they don't seem to be referenced as his…
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What is he fishing for?
Is there a story behind this painting of a man fishing in the air off the side of mountain?
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Why did Li Po carry a sword?
I use the archaic translation of his name, now preferred as Li Bai 李白. Although a historical figure, Chinese history and mythology are considered to have been comingled prior to modern scholarship. (Think founding myths of nations.)
Why was Li…
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