During the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) and Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-771 BC), snakes kept their divine status, appeared frequently on bronze ritual vessels and began to ...

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...

But the snake in Chinese culture is not just a divine or benevolent figure. It also represents duality–wisdom and danger, good and evil. This dual nature is reflected in numerous Chinese legends, ...

Dozens of giant lanterns in the shape of mythical creatures, flowers and legendary characters light up the night sky in ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

Age Of Mythology is a strategy game that transports players to a time when heroes battled with monsters of legend and gods intervened in the affairs of mortal men.