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Longma Symbol – Symbol Sage

In ancient Chinese legend and mythology, the horse-dragon, or Longma, is a mystical and majestic creature that was highly respected and revered as the omen of good luck. This horse, with a dragon's head and scales, remains the symbol of power and freedom and is often seen as the spirit of the Yellow River. #power #freedom #luck #legend #symbolsage

The Great Chinese Hero: Yu – Symbol Sage

Yu the Great founded the Xia dynasty, the China’s oldest dynasty around 2070 to 1600 BCE. In Chinese mythology, he’s known as the Tamer of the Flood who became famous by controlling the waters that covered the territories of the empire. #chinese #hero #myth #history #symbolsage

List of Chinese Gods and Goddesses – Symbol Sage

Traditional Chinese folklore and mythology are as rich and diverse as they are confusing for those new to them. Polytheistic and pantheistic at the same time, Chinese mythology is comprised of three different religions and philosophies – Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism – as well as multiple additional philosophical traditions. #chinese #mythology #religion #philosophy #symbolsage

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Chinese God of Marriage: Yue Lao – Symbol Sage

Depicted as an old, greying man in long and colorful robes, Yue Lao was called The Old Man Under the Moon. Yue Lao is immortal, as a god should be, and his main focus is finding the perfect marriage matches for people. He is often found sitting on the ground under the moonlight, reading books and playing with his bag of silk threads. #chinese #mythology #love #marriage #symbolsage

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Chinese Gods And Goddesses

Fuxi – Symbol Sage

Fuxi was one of the most powerful primeval gods and a legendary emperor of the remote past. Recognized as one of the greatest culture heroes of China, he is said to have invented several cultural items such as the fishing net, the Eight Trigrams, or symbols used in divination, and the Chinese writing system. #god #emperor #hero #china #symbolsage

Water God: Gonggong – Symbol Sage

In Chinese mythology, Gonggong is the water god who destroyed the sky pillar and brought floods to Earth. He’s known for creating chaos, destruction, and catastrophes. Often described as a black dragon with a human face, or a demon deity with a serpent-like tail. #water #god #chinese #mythology #symbolsage

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Mother of Humans: Nuwa – Symbol Sage

Nuwa is the Great Mother of humans and one of the most important primeval goddesses. In some texts, she’s mentioned as one of the Three Sovereigns, the mythical rulers in ancient Chinese history, along with Fuxi and Shennong. Nuwa is often involved in creation and flood stories, and is known for repairing the broken sky and creating human beings. #chinese #mythology #mother #goddess #symbolsage

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God of Creation: Pan Gu – Symbol Sage

Pan Gu, also called Pangu or P’an-Ku, is the creator god of the universe in Chinese Taoism. He’s usually described as a giant horned dwarf with long hair all over his body. In addition to his two horns, he often has a pair of tusks as well and normally carries a huge battle axe. #chinese #mythology #dwarf #creator #symbolsage

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Legendary Archer: Hou Yi – Symbol Sage

Hou Yi is an intriguing character in Chinese mythology, portrayed simultaneously as a hero and a tyrant, a god and a mortal man. There are contradictory myths about this legendary archer, but the most famous involve his relationship to the goddess of the moon, and saving the world from an excessive number of suns. #chinese #mythology #character #legend #symbolsage

Longma: Chinese Dragon Horse – Symbol Sage

In Chinese mythology, Longma is a legendary creature with the head of a dragon and a horse’s body covered with dragon scales. It was believed that seeing Longma was a good omen and embodiment of an admirable mythological ruler of ancient China. The dragon-horse was associated with one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the group of deities and mythical sage-rulers of prehistoric China. #dragon #legendary #chinese #mythology #symbolsage

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Emperor God: Fuxi – Symbol Sage

Long before the first Chinese dynasty, wise men and demigods ruled—and one of them was Fuxi. He’s regarded one of the culture heroes who made a lot of contributions to people. #myth #emperor #china #legend #symbolsage

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Goddess of the Moon: Chang’e – Symbol Sage

Chang’e’s name is as unique as it is simple. The first part – Chang – is completely unique to the goddess’ name and the é, in the end, means a pretty, young woman. So, Chang’e literally means Pretty, Young Chang. Her story is simple but romantic and captivating, so much so that the Mid-Autumn Festival is still celebrated every year in China in Chang’e’s name. #chinese #myth #moon #goddess #symbolsage

Chinese Bodhisattva: Guan Yin – Symbol Sage

Guan Yin is the Chinese name of Avalokiteśvara – the embodiment of Compassion for all who eventually became Buddha. In that sense, Guan Yin is both a person who is believed to have lived a long time ago, as well as an aspect of divinity and the Universe. The Chinese name literally translates as [The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World, while Avalokiteśvara translates as Lord who Gazes down on the World. #chinese #buddhism #universe #religion #symbolsage

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Qilin Vs. Giraffe – Symbol Sage

Qilin are famous as “Chinese unicorns”. There are a lot of major differences between Qilin and giraffes. For one, a Qilin looks almost nothing like a Western unicorn. The Qilin usually has scales, a dragon-like head, as well as two elk-like horns on the back of its head. During the Jin dynasty, Qilins were even depicted as wreathed in fire and smoke, similar to a dragon and not a unicorn. #unicorn #chinese #giraffes #dragon #symbolsage

Foo Dogs: Chinese Temple Guardians – Symbol Sage

If you’re getting into Feng Shui or you’re reading up on Chinese culture and mythology, you may have seen the famous Chinese Foo dogs. These fascinating lion-like or dog-like statues typically come in pairs and guard the doorways of Chinese temples. They are similarly placed in Feng Shui too as they are believed to help protect the Chi balance of the home. #fengshui #chinese #culture #mythology #symbolsage