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Explore myths connected by the recurring theme of Shanxi across cultures, characters, and sacred places.
2 myths currently featured for Shanxi.
Hou Tu is the supreme deity of the earth in Chinese mythology, serving as the sovereign of all soil, mountains, and rivers. As a central figure in the Taoist Four Sovereigns, she balances the five elements and oversees the transition of souls in the afterlife. Her worship is grounded in the ancient agricultural traditions of the Loess Plateau, with her most significant temple located in...
The myth of Kuafu tells of a giant who attempted to outrun the sun to capture its warmth and light for his people. After a grueling pursuit that saw him drink the Yellow and Wei Rivers dry, he succumbed to extreme thirst and exhaustion near the Zhongtiao Mountains. As he fell, his wooden walking stick transformed into the 'Denglin,' a massive peach forest that provided shade and nourishment...