Myths featuring He Xiangu

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The Eight Immortals Uniquely Combining Their Magical Treasures to Cross the East Sea

🐉 Chinese MythologyPenglai Pavilion, Shandong, ChinaLu Dongbin • Zhongli Quan • Li Tieguai

After a grand banquet at the Penglai Pavilion, the Eight Immortals decide to cross the vast East Sea without using their traditional clouds. Instead, each immortal casts their unique magical artifact into the waves, showcasing their individual powers to traverse the deep. Their journey sparks a conflict with the Dragon King of the East Sea, leading to a legendary confrontation before they...

The Eight Immortals Battling the Arrogant Dragon King of the East Sea

🐉 Chinese MythologyBohai Sea, Shandong, ChinaLi Tieguai • Zhongli Quan • Lu Dongbin

After attending the Peach Banquet of the Queen Mother of the West, the Eight Immortals decide to cross the East Sea by using their unique magical treasures instead of riding the clouds. This unconventional display of power disturbs the underwater palace of Ao Guang, the Dragon King, leading to a violent confrontation and the capture of Lan Caihe. The ensuing battle tests the unity and divine...

He Xiangu Achieving Immortality After Eating a Magical Peach in the Mountains

🐉 Chinese MythologyMount Luofu, Guangdong, ChinaHe Xiangu • Lu Dongbin • He Tai

He Xiangu, the only female member of the Eight Immortals, attained her celestial status after consuming a magical peach on the sacred Mount Luofu. Born as He Qiong during the Tang Dynasty, her life of virtue and spiritual devotion led to a divine encounter that granted her eternal life. Today, she is revered as a symbol of domestic grace and health, often depicted holding a lotus flower.