Legend of China: A Brief English Retelling of Ancient Myths within 80 Words

The Birth of the Chinese Pantheon

The Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven and earth, called upon all creatures to gather before him. From this assembly, he created a divine hierarchy that would shape Chinese mythology for centuries to come.

The Monkey King's Quest for Immortality

Sun Wukong, the mischievous monkey king, sought eternal life through a magical elixir. His journey took him from the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit to the heavenly realm itself.

Chang'e: The Moon Goddess

A beautiful archer named Chang'e was banished to the moon after consuming an elixir meant for immortality. There she remains with her loyal companion, a jade rabbit.

Nüwa: The Mother Goddess

Nüwa created humanity from clay after killing monstrous beings that threatened their existence on earth. She also repaired the heavens when they were broken by boulders hurled by evil spirits.

Zhuang Zhou's Dream Journey Through Heaven and Hell

Zhuang Zhou had vivid dreams in which he became various animals and even passed away without realizing it until his spirit was sent back down to earth as an insect.

6.The Eight Immortals Cross-the-Sea Festival

Each immortal possessed unique powers or objects imbued with them - like a fan that could control wind or a flute that could summon fireflies - which they used during their journey across seas filled with monsters guarding hidden treasures