Legend of the Dragon A Brief English Retelling of
Legend of the Dragon: A Brief English Retelling of Chinese Mythology
The Origin of Dragons
In ancient China, dragons were revered as symbols of power and good fortune. According to legend, they descended from the celestial realm to bring prosperity to humans.
The Five Elements Theory
Chinese mythology is deeply rooted in the concept of yin and yang, as well as the five elements - wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements are believed to be interconnected and influence all aspects of life.
The Eight Immortals
The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary figures who possess supernatural powers and wisdom. They represent different virtues such as longevity, strength, beauty, wealth, literature, music,
Journey to the West
Journey to the West is one of China's most beloved myths about a monk named Tang Sanzang who travels west in search for Buddhist scriptures accompanied by three disciples: Monkey King Sun Wukong,
Nüwa Creates Humanity
Nüwa is often depicted as a goddess capable of creating life or repairing damaged heavens with her magical skills. In one famous story she creates humanity after realizing that immortals lived lonely lives without companionship.
The White Snake Legend
The White Snake Legend tells the story about two lovers - Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen - whose love transcends mortal boundaries when Bai Suzhen transforms into a white snake spirit seeking true love with Xu Xian while battling against evil forces within their community
