Chapter 1
The Greek descent of Persephone
Chapter 2
The Mayan serpent of El Castillo
Chapter 3
The Chinese moon goddess Chang'e
Chapter 4
Sumerian descent and Slavic Morana
YOUR GOAL
Master of Mythology of the autumn equinox
Ch 3 · The Chinese moon goddess Chang'e
loroftherings11 The Moon Goddess Chang'e
To the moon! To the moon! Chang'e is floating all the way to the moon!
loroftherings11 A selfless rabbit keeps Chang'e company on the moon, mixing medicine.
loroftherings11 Chang'e's husband saves Earth by shooting down nine burning suns.
BETA
loroftherings11 Guide Chang'e to the glowing moon to discover the mythic origin of the autumn equinox.
Fun Fact
Moon rabbit companion: In Chinese folklore, the Jade Rabbit lives on the moon with Chang'e, grinding the elixir of life in a mortar.
Glossary
elixir (noun)
A magical liquid or potion, especially one believed to prolong life indefinitely. In Chinese folklore, Houyi's wife drank this potion to escape a thief and ascended to the moon.
A magical liquid or potion, especially one believed to prolong life indefinitely. In Chinese folklore, Houyi's wife drank this potion to escape a thief and ascended to the moon.
Quiz
On which lunar month's 15th day is the Mid-Autumn Festival traditionally celebrated?
Quiz
What mythological creature resides on the moon alongside Chang'e, pounding the elixir of life?
Quiz
What traditional round pastry is eaten during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?
Quiz
Who was the legendary archer husband of Chang'e who shot down nine excess suns?
Quiz
In Chinese mythology, how many suns originally scorched the Earth before Hou Yi shot them?
Quiz
What celestial body's fullness and brightness is the focus of the Mid-Autumn Festival?