Myth and history: Archaeologists unravel fact and fiction behind ‘Creation of the Gods II’
Demon Force Photo: Courtesy of Douban Amid the bustling Spring Festival holiday, a curious trend emerged in Central China's ...
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How were China's legions of terra-cotta warriors made? Experts have pieced it together. How ancient astronomy mixed science with mythology How ancient astronomy mixed science with mythology ...
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From evil to good snake, how the zodiac animal became a righteous figure in Chinese mythology
Nüwa, the mother goddess credited with creating humanity in Chinese mythology ... like in many other ancient cultures, snakes were once viewed negatively in China. The first written version ...
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The ancient myth that inspired the annual Dragon Boat Festival
It was commonly practised in South and Central China, among villagers seeking ... is believed to be inspired by an ancient myth, about the poet Qu Yuan. Dragon boat racing isn't as easy as ...
Fossils found in China may add a new branch to the human family tree
This week, meet a big-brained ancient human relative, hear a meteorite as it lands on Earth, spot a tiny kangaroo-like marsupial, and more.
Nezha 2: ancient Chinese stories prove a winning formula for animated film success
Eight days after its release, Nezha 2 became China's highest-grossing movie ever with its take on mythical figures China's ...
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Snake sticks its fangs into myth and culture
In a Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) myth, Emperor Liu Bang ... Besides the Central Plains,in the culture of ancient Shu, a state in southwestern China that lasted for more than a millennium before ...