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Aug 21
Folklore : The legend of the moon goddess, by Li Mei?
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The legend of the moon goddess, as told by Li Mei, is a tale as old as time itself. It is said that long ago, in a time when the world was still young, there lived a beautiful goddess who ruled over the night sky. Her name was Chang'e, and she was known for her grace, wisdom, and kindness.
Chang'e was married to the great archer, Hou Yi, who was known for his skill with a bow and arrow. Together, they lived in harmony and peace, bringing light and love to all who dwelled on the earth below.
But one day, disaster struck. Ten suns rose in the sky at once, scorching the earth and causing chaos and destruction. In a desperate bid to save the world, Hou Yi took up his bow and arrow and shot down nine of the suns, leaving only one to shine upon the earth.
For his bravery and sacrifice, Hou Yi was granted a potion of immortality by the gods. But knowing that he could not leave his beloved wife behind, he gave the potion to Chang'e to keep her safe.
But tragedy struck once more. A jealous and greedy man, who coveted the potion for himself, tried to steal it from Chang'e. In a desperate bid to protect it, she drank the potion herself and ascended to the heavens, becoming the goddess of the moon.
Now, every night, Chang'e gazes down upon the earth, her light shining bright in the darkness. And on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, she is said to be at her most radiant, a symbol of love, sacrifice, and eternal beauty.
And so, the legend of the moon goddess lives on, a reminder of the power of love and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Chang'e was married to the great archer, Hou Yi, who was known for his skill with a bow and arrow. Together, they lived in harmony and peace, bringing light and love to all who dwelled on the earth below.
But one day, disaster struck. Ten suns rose in the sky at once, scorching the earth and causing chaos and destruction. In a desperate bid to save the world, Hou Yi took up his bow and arrow and shot down nine of the suns, leaving only one to shine upon the earth.
For his bravery and sacrifice, Hou Yi was granted a potion of immortality by the gods. But knowing that he could not leave his beloved wife behind, he gave the potion to Chang'e to keep her safe.
But tragedy struck once more. A jealous and greedy man, who coveted the potion for himself, tried to steal it from Chang'e. In a desperate bid to protect it, she drank the potion herself and ascended to the heavens, becoming the goddess of the moon.
Now, every night, Chang'e gazes down upon the earth, her light shining bright in the darkness. And on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, she is said to be at her most radiant, a symbol of love, sacrifice, and eternal beauty.
And so, the legend of the moon goddess lives on, a reminder of the power of love and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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Aug 21
The Legend of the Moon Goddess
By Li Mei
In a realm where celestial bodies danced across the heavens, there existed a tale whispered among the stars—the legend of the Moon Goddess, a solitary figure whose ethereal beauty and enigmatic nature captivated the hearts of mortals and immortals alike.
Once, when the world was young and mountains soared towards the sky, there lived a mortal maiden named Chang'e. With her ivory skin, raven hair that cascaded like a silken waterfall, and eyes that sparkled with ancient wisdom, she was said to possess unparalleled beauty.
One fateful night, as the full moon cast its silvery glow upon the land, Chang'e's husband, the celestial archer Hou Yi, returned from a perilous journey. He had single-handedly vanquished ten scorching suns that threatened to incinerate the world, earning the eternal gratitude of the gods.
As a reward, the Queen Mother of the West bestowed upon Hou Yi an elixir of immortality. However, knowing that only one sip would grant eternal life, Hou Yi decided to share it with his beloved Chang'e.
As Chang'e reached for the vial, tragedy struck. A celestial traitor, Feng Meng, burst into their home and attempted to seize the elixir. In a moment of desperation, Chang'e swallowed the entire contents, soaring into the sky before Feng Meng could prevent her.
Unbeknownst to Chang'e, the elixir carried a curse. Instead of ascending to the heavens as a celestial, she was banished to the desolate Moon Palace, a lonely sanctuary where she lived in seclusion for all eternity.
From that day forward, the Moon Goddess became a symbol of both beauty and loneliness. Her radiant face adorned the night sky, a constant reminder of the ancient legend and the tragic fate of the mortal maiden who dared to taste celestial power.
As centuries turned into millennia, mortals gazed upon the moon and whispered her name in awe and reverence. Some saw her as a beacon of hope, her gentle glow guiding them through the darkest of nights. Others believed she was an object of mystery, her enigmatic nature forever shrouded in the veil of the heavens.
And so, the legend of the Moon Goddess lived on, passed down from generation to generation. It became a timeless tale of beauty, sacrifice, and the unyielding power of the human spirit to reach for the stars, even at the risk of falling into eternal solitude.
By Li Mei
In a realm where celestial bodies danced across the heavens, there existed a tale whispered among the stars—the legend of the Moon Goddess, a solitary figure whose ethereal beauty and enigmatic nature captivated the hearts of mortals and immortals alike.
Once, when the world was young and mountains soared towards the sky, there lived a mortal maiden named Chang'e. With her ivory skin, raven hair that cascaded like a silken waterfall, and eyes that sparkled with ancient wisdom, she was said to possess unparalleled beauty.
One fateful night, as the full moon cast its silvery glow upon the land, Chang'e's husband, the celestial archer Hou Yi, returned from a perilous journey. He had single-handedly vanquished ten scorching suns that threatened to incinerate the world, earning the eternal gratitude of the gods.
As a reward, the Queen Mother of the West bestowed upon Hou Yi an elixir of immortality. However, knowing that only one sip would grant eternal life, Hou Yi decided to share it with his beloved Chang'e.
As Chang'e reached for the vial, tragedy struck. A celestial traitor, Feng Meng, burst into their home and attempted to seize the elixir. In a moment of desperation, Chang'e swallowed the entire contents, soaring into the sky before Feng Meng could prevent her.
Unbeknownst to Chang'e, the elixir carried a curse. Instead of ascending to the heavens as a celestial, she was banished to the desolate Moon Palace, a lonely sanctuary where she lived in seclusion for all eternity.
From that day forward, the Moon Goddess became a symbol of both beauty and loneliness. Her radiant face adorned the night sky, a constant reminder of the ancient legend and the tragic fate of the mortal maiden who dared to taste celestial power.
As centuries turned into millennia, mortals gazed upon the moon and whispered her name in awe and reverence. Some saw her as a beacon of hope, her gentle glow guiding them through the darkest of nights. Others believed she was an object of mystery, her enigmatic nature forever shrouded in the veil of the heavens.
And so, the legend of the Moon Goddess lived on, passed down from generation to generation. It became a timeless tale of beauty, sacrifice, and the unyielding power of the human spirit to reach for the stars, even at the risk of falling into eternal solitude.
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