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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

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  • He Bo (The River God)

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    Ana

    He Bo (Lord He, River Lord or the River God) is the god of the Yellow River in Chinese mythology, originally named Feng Yi. Legend has it that Feng Yi tragically drowned while crossing the river, after which the Lord of Heaven appointed him as He Bo (Lord of the River) to oversee the…

  • The River God’s bride [Warring States]

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    Rob

    This article recounts the legendary confrontation between Ximen Bao, a magistrate of the Wei state during the Warring States period, and a cruel local cult. It details how corrupt officials and a witch exploited the people’s fear of the River Zhang, demanding a “River God’s bride” annually to prevent floods. Ximen Bao exposed the…

  • Journey to the West – Episode 77 – Picture story

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    Juan

    The pilgrims resumed their usual life of travelers—walking by day, resting by night, drinking when thirst overtook them, and eating when hunger struck.