Category - Chinese mythology

Ghost Soldiers(阴兵): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: yīn bīng，Written as: Ghost Soldiers are a mythical force in Chinese folklore, typically believed to be composed of deceased soldiers or spirits. In folk culture and Taoist beliefs, Ghost Soldiers are described as a supernatural phenomenon with immense power and mysterious abilities. The legend of Ghost Soldiers […]

Ghost(鬼): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: guǐ，Written as: The concept of the “Ghost” is widely present in many cultures and religions, often considered to be the soul or apparition of a deceased person. The depiction and characteristics of ghosts may vary across different cultural contexts. In traditional Chinese culture, ghosts are usually seen as […]

Rakshasi(铁扇公主): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: tiě shàn gōng zhǔ，Written as: Rakshasi is an important character in the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West.” She is the wife of the Bull Demon King and the mother of Red Boy, residing near the Flaming Mountains in the Banana Fan Cave on Green Cloud Mountain. […]

The Six Monsters of Mei Mountain(梅山六怪): The six brothers of Mei Mountain are a group of characters in the classic Chinese mythical novel “Journey to the West.” They serve as assistants to Erlang Shen, the Manifestation of the Sacred Erlang, comprising six Immortals: Kang, Zhang, Yao, and Li Taiwei, and Guo Shen and Zhi Jian, […]

Underworld(阴司): The Underworld (also known as the netherworld, the realm of darkness, and other names) is a concept in traditional Chinese culture and religious beliefs, representing the world that souls enter after death. The concept of the Underworld is reflected in ancient Chinese culture, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk beliefs, but specific descriptions and understandings vary. […]