CHINESE MYTHOLOGY Flashcards

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is built upon a foundation of cosmology, folklore, and religious beliefs that were passed down through generations via oral and written traditions.

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Chinese mythology

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he earth’s creation is attributed to the Daoist story of

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Yin, Yang, and Pangu

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separated the yin and yang to create the earth and the sky, and he used his body to create the mountains and rivers.

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Pangu

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is considered to be the first being with the ability to procreate and is the creator of all mankind.

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Nüwa

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is a classic novel that was written during the Ming Dynasty in 16th century China.

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Monkey King

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as born into a family that harbored literary ambitions, though they were bureaucrats and shopkeepers by trade

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Wu Cheng,

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A mischievous and powerful monkey born from a magical stone.

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Sun Wukong

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A compassionate and dedicated Buddhist monk, Tang Sanzang is the central figure of the journey.

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Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka)

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