
Nezha – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Nezha (哪吒) is a precocious young Chinese deity who watches over teenagers and professional drivers. Enraged by his father’s actions after his reincarnation, his eventual …
Chinese Gods – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. Some of the …
Erlang Shen – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Erlang Shen (二郎神) is the Chinese god of engineering with an all-seeing third eye in his forehead. A great warrior, he fights with a double-edged spear strong enough to split …
Jade Emperor – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · The Jade Emperor (玉皇) is one of Chinese mythology’s most important and popular deities. He is considered to be the ruler of heaven, one of the highest ranking gods, …
Chinese Mythology – Mythopedia
Chinese mythology encompasses a wide range of folklore, history, and religious belief across numerous time periods and peoples, including the present day. Many of these myths are …
Jiutian Xuannu – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Jiutian Xuannu (九天玄女) is the beautiful Chinese goddess of war, sex, and longevity. Her magical abilities and strategic advice helped powerful military commanders win …
Yan Wang – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Yan Wang (閻王) is the King of Hell in Chinese mythology. A fearsome deity, he rules over all the other lords of the underworld and determines the punishments the dead must …
Nuwa – Mythopedia
Dec 1, 2022 · Nuwa (女媧) is a popular Chinese goddess associated with fertility and marriage. She created mankind in two different origin myths; once by shaping people out of clay, and …
Encyclopedia of Mythology – Mythopedia
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.
Dragon King – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Overview In Chinese mythology, Longwang (龍王) lords over the seas and is known as the “Dragon King.” He is a fearsome guardian deity who controls all dragons, sea …