The Story of Chang'e and Hou Yi - Chinese Mythology

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Explore the legendary tale of Chang'e and Hou Yi from Chinese mythology, a captivating story woven into the heart of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Discover how the heroic Hou Yi, famed for his archery, saved the world by shooting down ten suns under the command of the Jade Emperor. Uncover the story behind the elixir of immortality that led Chang'e to her lonely life on the moon, accompanied only by the Jade Rabbit. This ancient Chinese legend, celebrated during the Moon Festival, explores deep themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of our choices.

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⏳CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction to Chang'e and Hou Yi
00:27 - The Ten Suns
03:35 - The Hero Falls
06:35 - The Moon Goddess
07:35 - Hou Yi's Fate
09:16 - Chang'e and Hou Yi Origins and Variations

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Based on these mythology, Chang’e is current the name of China’s lunar exploration program (Like Apollo in Roman mythology), and the they named the moon rover as jade rabbit.

jellyfish
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First 😉

Ty Sir for another Brilliant presentation.
Peace

johnmesser
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These stories are all new to me. I find it interesting that so many different cultures around the world viewed the moon as female and often a goddess. Thank you!

margeebechyne
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Personally, my favorite version is when neither Ho Yi nor Chang'e want to selfishly drink the elixir. I think it adds a layer of tragedy in which they didn't deserve to be separated. 👑

princesskaylafaulkner
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Your stories are well told. Would be great if your pronunciation of the Chinese names were more accurate - Chang Err, not Chang E

wildactm
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I am presently reading A Chinese Bestiary: Strange Creatures from the Guide Ways Through Mountains and Seas.
Strange creatures with a few recordings of actual real animals. Not wacky, like Japanese yokai.

retro
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Ten Suns would make the Solar System a gravitational nightmare. The Planets would have distorted orbits by the pull of all those suns and all likely the Earth would be hurled into one of them. Maybe it's good it's a myth.

mikeburkhart
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So if we ever actually find a way through the radiation belt we'll find a dusty old Chinese lady on the moon? 😅

GenuinelyCurious
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Wow .. talk about taking climate change into your own hands!

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