The legend of Chang’e and Hou Yi

Chang’e（嫦娥）is the goddess of the moon in Chinese mythology. There are many tales about her. The best known story is about her drinking an elixir of life（長生不老藥）and drifting to the moon. Her tale is celebrated as part of annual Mid-Autumn Festival.   Chang’e was married to the legendary archer （弓箭手）hero Hou Yi（後羿）. Prior to living as an immortal（神仙）on the ...Read More