Such negative portrayals of snakes in Chinese literature and mythology were hardly new ... often stem from humans’ encounters with these creatures and the latter’s natural characteristics ...

and it goes a little like this… The story goes that a race was organised by the Jade Emperor - one of the most important gods in traditional Chinese religion - who invited all the animals in the ...

The third of the four Auspicious Beasts is Qinglong, a classic serpent-like Chinese dragon that can fly across the ...

Drawing on ancient myths, China's film and gaming industry is offering the world refreshing alternatives to the traditional Western canon As Chinese mythology explodes on the world stage, it is poised ...

The Chinese Zodiac, traditionally known as Sheng Xiao, is a 12 year cycle of animal signs deeply rooted in Chinese culture and astrology. Each year is associated with a specific animal ...

Twelve different animals mark each year, with every creature representing different traits. Chinese fortune-tellers ... snake-haired Medusa in Greek mythology and the deceitful serpent in the ...