Chinese Myth and China's folk tales

[http://www.fbhosting.com] aryson young's blog last updated on: 31/05 08:00PM The Magic Leaf [31/05 08:00PM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks There are a lot of things magical in China: the people, the culture, the stories. Sometimes ordinary things seem magical, but in reality, they aren't. It usually takes a great fool to transform the ordinary into magically nothing. leafIn a small village deep in the heart of China, the local tax collector was feared. He taxed the villagers often. If they had no money, he took their possessions. And when possessions were of no interest to the tax collector, he would beat the taxpayers. ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/84532 Three Meals a Day [16/05 11:34PM] (1) comments , (0) trackbacks The Heavenly King sat on his throne in the sky watch all the men in China work hard each day. He felt the hardship the men when through as they tried to make ends meet. He felt the men's pain when they toiled in the fields to gather food for their families. There was so little food that everybody in China ate only once a day. With a heavy heart, the Heavenly King summoned the Great Bull Star from the corner of the constellation. "Great Bull, I want you to go down to earth to bring a message to the men. Tell them that if they work hard each day, their hard work will be rewarded with enough food for eating three meals a day. They must understand not to give up and good things will arrive in due time." The Great Bull Star transformed himself into the form of a bull and went to earth. ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/80677 The Magic Moneybag [11/05 07:55PM] (2) comments , (0) trackbacks A Korean Folktale Long, long ago there was a young couple who lived in a small thatched hut in a gully. They were so poor that every day they had to cut two bundles of firewood and carry them to market on their backs. One day, the young couple came back from the mountain carrying the firewood. They put one bundle in the courtyard and planned to sell it at the market the next day to buy rice. The other bundle they kept in the kitchen for their own use. When they woke up the following morning, the bundle in the courtyard had mysteriously disappeared. There was nothing to do but to sell the bundle which they had kept for themselves. ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/78830 The Story of the Three Genjias [04/05 11:36PM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks A Tibetan Folktale from Sichuan Province Once upon a time in a certain place there lived three men who all had the same name -- Genjia. One was the tribal chief, the second a carpenter, and the third the chief's steward. Genjia the carpenter was married to an exceptionally beautiful woman. Genjia the steward fancied her and dreamt day and night of having her for himself. But she was a very upright woman and would not let him get anywhere near her. Finally, he was driven to find some way of killing the carpenter in order to attain his end. ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/75371 Cock a Doodle Doo [29/04 11:24PM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks Long ago the Rooster was king of the farm. It was his job to keep the chickens safe. He could fly over the buildings to keep a watch out for predators. One day, Dragon and Worm went by the farm to watch Rooster do his job. They watched him fly from rooftop to rooftop, scaring off foxes and dogs. They applauded him when the farm was safe and secure. "Hey Rooster," said Dragon, "we've been watching you fly. How do you do that?" Rooster was always glad to hear compliments. "I wear a magic comb on my head. See? The yellow one, " as Rooster pointed to the top of his head. ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/72559 Pangu Separates the Sky from the Earth [29/04 05:58PM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks The sky and the earth were at first one blurred entity like an egg. Pangu was born into it. The separation of the sky and the earth took eighteen thousand years-the yang which was light and pure rose to become the sky, and the yin which was heavy and murky sank to form the earth. Between them was Pangu, who went through nine changes every day, his wisdom greater than that of the sky and his ability greater than that of the earth. Every day the sky rose ten feet higher, the earth became ten feet thicker, and Pangu grew ten feet taller. Another eighteen thousand years passed, and there was an extremely high sky, an extremely thick earth, and an extremely tall Pangu. Then came the Three Emperors(1). ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/72515 The Frog in the Shallow Well [28/04 07:47PM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks Have you not heard of the frog that lived in a shallow well? It said to a turtle that lived in the East Sea, "I am so happy! When I go out, I jump about on the railing beside the mouth of the well. When I come home,I rest in the holes on the broken wall of the well. If I jump into the water, it comes up to my armpits and holds up my cheeks. If I walk in the mud, it covers up my feet. I look around at the wriggly worms, crabs and tadpoles, and none of them can compare with me. Moreover, I am lord of this trough of water and I stand up tall in this shallow well. My happiness is full. My dear sir, why don't you come often and look around my place?" ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/72055 The Foxy Lady [27/04 06:11PM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks According to Chinese folklore, foxes are evil. They are crafty, troublemakers, and just plain nasty. One day a lady came to town. Her hair was pitch black and her skin like clear as moonbeams. She must have come from the northern part of China for she was tall and slender. She had a way of walking… swish, swish, swish, her hips swayed. Her cart driver stopped in front of the local inn. The lady introduced herself to the innkeeper as Miss Brown. Miss Brown inquired about renting an apartment. Her cart driver brought in her traveling trunks as she proceeded upstairs… swish, swish, swish. ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/70070 Li Bing Fights the River Deity [26/04 07:36PM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks When King Zhao of Qin conquered Shu(1), he appointed Li Bing governor of the area. At that time there in the river was a river deity, who each year demanded two virgins as his wives. One day, the official responsible for the matter came to report to Li, "This time a million copper coins must be collected to buy two women for the deity." "Don't worry," Li Bing comforted him, "I have got girls for him already." When the day came, Li had his two daughters properly dressed, ready to be thrown into the river. He stepped onto the terrace for the ceremony and poured a libation, saying, "Today, I am greatly honoured to become a relation of yours. Please, my River God, come out and honour the occasion with your respected presence, and allow me to propose a toast to you." After saying these words, Li emptied his cup, put it down and waited. The wine in the cup for the deity, however, only stirred a little and remained full to the brim. Flying into a rage at this, Li said in a stern voice, "Since you look down upon me so, I have no choice but to fight you." Li drew out his sword, and the next moment disappeared. Quite a while later, two grey buffaloes were seen fighting on the other side of the river. Soon, Li reappeared, ordering his subordinates to help him, pvc woven net ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/69298 The Celestial Chinese Dragon [21/04 12:23AM] (0) comments , (0) trackbacks The Celestial Chinese Dragon is comparable as the symbol of the Chinese race itself. Chinese around the world, proudly proclaim themselves "Lung Tik Chuan Ren" (Descendents of the Dragon). Dragons are referred to as the divine mythical creature that brings with it ultimate abundance, prosperity and good fortune. As the emblem of the Emperor and the Imperial command, the legend of the Chinese Dragon permeates the ancient Chinese civilization and shaped their culture until today. Its benevolence signifies greatness, goodness and blessings. ... TRACKBACK URL: http://www.fbhosting.com/trackback/67574 1 2 About the author Simple guy! 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