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Nu Gua became lonely on earth and decided to create the first human. She did this by sculpting a handful of mud. To create more people, at a faster pace, she dipped a vine in watery mud and flung it. Each droplet became another human being. Art, Dragons, People, Snake Goddess, Earth Goddess, Deities, Chinese Mythology, Ancient China, Ancient Chinese
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Nu Gua became lonely on earth and decided to create the first human. She did this by sculpting a handful of mud. To create more people, at a faster pace, she dipped a vine in watery mud and flung it. Each droplet became another human being.
A print of the Jade Emperor, the supreme deity in Chinese traditional religion. He is often depicted seated on a throne and wearing full imperial costume. China, Boho, Chinese Emperor, Chinese Culture, Chinese Art, Chinese Painting, Daoism Taoism
The Jade Emperor
A print of the Jade Emperor, the supreme deity in Chinese traditional religion. He is often depicted seated on a throne and wearing full imperial costume.
The 8 Immortals: Li Xuan, Iron Crutch was taught the way of immortality by the Queen Mother of the West. He then taught it to Zhong-li Quan, messenger of Heaven. Lu Dongbin achieved it after finding the Dao due to a dream. Han Xiang fell from the heavenly tree that carried the peaches of eternal life and gained it before hitting the ground. Cao Guojiu was taught by Lu. Zhang Guo was gifted at necromancy. Lan Caihe achieved it due to her kindness. He Xiangu ground up a mother-of-pearl stone. Thor, Daoism, Taoism, Ancient Origins
The 8 Immortals: Li Xuan, Iron Crutch was taught the way of immortality by the Queen Mother of the West. He then taught it to Zhong-li Quan, messenger of Heaven. Lu Dongbin achieved it after finding the Dao due to a dream. Han Xiang fell from the heavenly tree that carried the peaches of eternal life and gained it before hitting the ground. Cao Guojiu was taught by Lu. Zhang Guo was gifted at necromancy. Lan Caihe achieved it due to her kindness. He Xiangu ground up a mother-of-pearl stone.
Lady Silkworm The creation of silk came about when a young girl missed her father. She commented that she would marry anyone would would bring him to her, and her horse became very excited, so he fetched the father. When the father found out that the horse wanted to marry his daughter, he killed it and left his skin out to dry. Later on, the skin wrapped the girl up and flew into a tree, where she became a sort of caterpillar (Can Nu), that produced silk from her mouth. Spinning, Antiques, Silkworm, Japanese
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Lady Silkworm The creation of silk came about when a young girl missed her father. She commented that she would marry anyone would would bring him to her, and her horse became very excited, so he fetched the father. When the father found out that the horse wanted to marry his daughter, he killed it and left his skin out to dry. Later on, the skin wrapped the girl up and flew into a tree, where she became a sort of caterpillar (Can Nu), that produced silk from her mouth.
Lady Leek Stem was the mother of Radish, (Later known as Mulian) and, when asked by her son to give money to any passing missionaries, she lied, saying she would, but actually kept all the money. Because of this, she went straight to Hell, and Mulian, newly enlightened, saved her with the help of the Buddha.She had been turned into a dog, and only became human again after Mulian recited scriptures in front of Buddha's pagoda for 7 days and nights. Buddha, Filial Piety, Disciple, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Heritage, Folk Tales
Lady Leek Stem was the mother of Radish, (Later known as Mulian) and, when asked by her son to give money to any passing missionaries, she lied, saying she would, but actually kept all the money. Because of this, she went straight to Hell, and Mulian, newly enlightened, saved her with the help of the Buddha.She had been turned into a dog, and only became human again after Mulian recited scriptures in front of Buddha's pagoda for 7 days and nights.
After Yi killed the nine suns, he and his wife were forced to live mortal lives, but Yi soon acquired an elixir of eternal life. They were warned of the consequences if one person should take all of the elixir, but Chang E missed her home in heaven, so she drank all of the elixir. She turned into a frog and bloated to the moon; her only companions were a crazy old man and hare. Traditional, Draw, Chinese, Traditional Chinese Art
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After Yi killed the nine suns, he and his wife were forced to live mortal lives, but Yi soon acquired an elixir of eternal life. They were warned of the consequences if one person should take all of the elixir, but Chang E missed her home in heaven, so she drank all of the elixir. She turned into a frog and bloated to the moon; her only companions were a crazy old man and hare.
One day, the nine suns who lived in the tree, Fu Sang, became tired of taking turns in the sky, so they all burst forth. The people were pleased at first, but became devastated when their crops began to die. Di Jun, the lord of heaven, ordered the suns to return to the tree, but they didn't listen. He asked Yi, an archer, to scare the suns; however, Yi became angry when he saw the conditions on earth, and so he shot and killed all the suns save for one. The suns fell to his feet as dead crows. Maui, Archer, Pluto The Dog, Hero, Archery, Crow, Ancient Mythology
One day, the nine suns who lived in the tree, Fu Sang, became tired of taking turns in the sky, so they all burst forth. The people were pleased at first, but became devastated when their crops began to die. Di Jun, the lord of heaven, ordered the suns to return to the tree, but they didn't listen. He asked Yi, an archer, to scare the suns; however, Yi became angry when he saw the conditions on earth, and so he shot and killed all the suns save for one. The suns fell to his feet as dead crows.
One creation myth involves Pan Gu, the offspring of Yin and Yang. Pan Gu grew inside of a primordial egg for 18,000 yrs. and when it finally cracked, the light parts floated up to form the sky, while the dark parts sank to form the earth. Pan Gu stood, holding the two apart, and gradually pushing them further away from each other. After another 18,000 yrs. the sky and earth solidified, and Pan Gu died. His breath, voice, eyes, and other body parts became elements of nature. Nature, Character Art, The Man, The Darkest, Mythological Creatures
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One creation myth involves Pan Gu, the offspring of Yin and Yang. Pan Gu grew inside of a primordial egg for 18,000 yrs. and when it finally cracked, the light parts floated up to form the sky, while the dark parts sank to form the earth. Pan Gu stood, holding the two apart, and gradually pushing them further away from each other. After another 18,000 yrs. the sky and earth solidified, and Pan Gu died. His breath, voice, eyes, and other body parts became elements of nature.
The number 5 has been a significant motif in Ancient Chinese mythology, and it still significant to them today. The five elements also correspond with a season, a direction, and a planet.  Wood - Spring - East - Jupiter, Fire - Summer - South - Mars, Soil - Center - Center - Saturn, Metal - Fall - West - Venus, Water - Winter - North - Mercury Fifth Element, Metal Earth, Element 2, Ancient, Element, Chinese Element, Seasons, Chinese Medicine
Five Elements
The number 5 has been a significant motif in Ancient Chinese mythology, and it still significant to them today. The five elements also correspond with a season, a direction, and a planet. Wood - Spring - East - Jupiter, Fire - Summer - South - Mars, Soil - Center - Center - Saturn, Metal - Fall - West - Venus, Water - Winter - North - Mercury
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Buddhist Wheel of Life held by Yama, King of Hell
Buddhism was one of the three main philosophies/belief systems in China. Mindfulness, Yoga, Wisdom, Yoga Meditation, Meditation, Meditation Quotes, Mind Body Soul, Buddhism Quote
Buddhism was one of the three main philosophies/belief systems in China.
Taoism was one of the biggest belief systems in Ancient China, and still is. Namaste, Spiritual Wisdom, Sacred Text, Taoism Quotes, Beliefs, Teachings, Theology, Core Beliefs
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Taoism was one of the biggest belief systems in Ancient China, and still is.
Confucianism was the third major belief system in China. A major component of its teachings involved the importance of education and filial piety, or respect for elders. Ancient Art, Meteor Shower, Lyrid Meteor Shower, Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Chinese Art
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Confucianism was the third major belief system in China. A major component of its teachings involved the importance of education and filial piety, or respect for elders.