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Hou Yi
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Hou Yi is a mythological Chinese archer. He was also known as Shen Yi and simply as Yi. He is also typically given the title of "Lord Archer". He is sometimes portrayed as a god of archery or a xian d
Houyi takes aim at the Suns (right upper corner), rubbing from the Wu Liang Shrines reliefs
Houyi takes aim at the Suns (right upper corner), rubbing from the Wu Liang Shrines reliefs
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
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…a god of archery or a xian descended from heaven to aid mankind. Other times, he is portrayed as either simply half-divine or fully mortal. His wife, Chang'e, is one of the lunar deities. In Chinese mythology, there were originally 10 suns; in some forms of this myth they are the sons or grandsons of the…
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.