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Chang'e
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In Chinese mythology, Chang'e, originally called Heng'e, is the goddess of the Moon and wife of Hou Yi, the great archer. Renowned for her beauty, Chang'e is also known for ascending to the Moon with
The painting The Moon Goddess Chang E, dated to around 1500 (Ming dynasty)
The painting The Moon Goddess Chang E, dated to around 1500 (Ming dynasty)
The ornate style of clothing worn by these four women suggests they are Immortals. The osmanthus leaf held by the largest figure, at the right, identi
The ornate style of clothing worn by these four women suggests they are Immortals. The osmanthus leaf held by the largest figure, at the right, identifies her as the Moon Goddess Chang’e, who inhabits her celestial palace along with a rabbit that prepares the elixir of long life.
The jade rabbit lived on the Moon preparing the elixir of life.
The jade rabbit lived on the Moon preparing the elixir of life.
Statue of Chang'e; Temple of the Jade Emperor (Thni Kong Tnua) in Penang, Malaysia. On the evening of the Moon Festival, an altar is erected outside t
Statue of Chang'e; Temple of the Jade Emperor (Thni Kong Tnua) in Penang, Malaysia. On the evening of the Moon Festival, an altar is erected outside the temple before the goddess; it blesses the clothing or hair accessories placed there and gives beauty and love to their owners.
Mid-Autumn Festival
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The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar
Chang'e
…the mortal realm, shedding her divinity. There are many tales about Chang'e, including a well-known story about her that is given as the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In a very distant past, Chang'e was a beautiful woman. Ten suns had risen together into the skies and scorched the Earth, thus causing hardship for…
Festival decorations in Beijing
Festival decorations in Beijing
Houyi helplessly looking at his wife Chang'e flying off to the Moon after she drank the elixir.
Houyi helplessly looking at his wife Chang'e flying off to the Moon after she drank the elixir.
Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in Chinatown, Singapore
Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in Chinatown, Singapore