Questions tagged [chinese]
For question about Chinese myths and legends.
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Did Chang'e (嫦娥) and Ne Zha (哪吒) ever interact?
In all Chinese mythology I would like to know if Chang'e and Nezha ever interacted at all.
If they ever did, were their feelings mutual? Did they know each other at all? I know both of their myths, ...
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Are humans suppose to succeed gods in Far East mythologies?
Although this question is mostly inspired by video games, I'm searching for the cultural (mythological?) root of this "trope" (I lack a better term).
At this point, I encountered it multiple ...
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How to become immortal in Western world in compare to Chinese legends and western mythology? [duplicate]
I saw some Chinese series where were immortal people. Question is if someone knows the path how to be immortal in nowadays. Because the 1000 years Kingdom is closer and closer and it seems there is a ...
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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, ...
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Origins of the Chinese Red Egg Tradition
In China there is a folk custom to give a red egg on someone's birthday.
When and where did this practice originate from? Are there any myths related to the practice?
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Are there any non-European versions of "Elves" in Indian/Persian/Arabic/Chinese/Meso-American folklore/fairy tales?
Basically the traits should be long life, good looks, pointy features, thin, magically adept and closer to divinity.
I think, Yaksha of Hindu Mythology
could potentially be one candidate but he seems ...
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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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Are there any folklore references to the following elements found in Xianxia i.e. modern Chinese High Fantasy fiction?
Xianxia stories often contain the following elements:
1> Cultivation of Qi:
Qi is a humor-esque substance which is generally absorbed from the environment and stored in the Dan Tian which in these ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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School in the Sky?
I'm looking for references to schools in the sky. Was there a school that the Greek gods attended? A university frequented by the Norse pantheon? An academy in Tian? I'd love any pointers you've ...
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Who is the Queen of Heaven in the The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl?
In the The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl classic of ancient China, who exactly is the Queen of Heaven?
Is it Doumu or The Queen Mother of the West or Wusheng Laomu?
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How did you survive my 100-step punch?
I remember from long ago a story about a martial artist, The Bully, who was renowned for his "100-step punch": if he lands the blow, you will die after taking 100 steps. One day another martial ...
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What do all the treasures Sun Wukong got from the Dragon Kings do?
I tried to look for information on them, but I can't find anything. Are they just strong pieces of armor or do they grant him special abilities?
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To what degree is the villainization of Cao Cao a function of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
Also his depiction in Chinese Opera.
I ask because, although he often does troubling things such as the murder of Lü Boshe's family, Mengde is a man of exceptional talents and has many admirable ...
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