Chang'e chinese moon goddess

Chang'e or Chang-o, originally known as Heng'e, is the Chinese goddess of the Moon. She is the subject of several legends in Chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements: Houyi the archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and of course, the Moon. In modern times, Chang'e has been the namesake of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. Chang'e was mentioned in a conversation between Houston Capcom and the Apollo 11 crew just before the…

嫦娥 (Chang'e) - Chinese Goddess of the Moon

Learn about the Chinese Moon Goddess, Chang’e and the important Chinese festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival with this fun handout! PDF download included.

Detailed artwork of a woman in traditional Chinese dress with two white rabbits under a full moon, set against ancient buildings.

According to the myth, the archer Hou Yi who had shot down nine suns had miraculous potion, but his wife Chang E stole it, flew to the moon, and became the lonely moon goddess.

The Moon goddess 嫦娥/Chang'e who took a potion for immortality, causing her to become a goddess and ascend to the Moon without her lover Houyi, and awaits for him there. In preparation for the annual Moon Festival/中秋节.

Chang'e is the Chinese goddess of the moon who consumed an elixir of life before flying to the moon.

Korean mythology is diverse and based on many religions and cultures followed in East Asia. Here are the 13 most powerful Korean mythology gods and goddesses.