change, china, goddess of the moon, houyi, sun, traditional chinese medicine, virtues, yin and yang

The Legendary Tale of Houyi and Chang’e, Goddess of the Moon

Legends are like the shifting sands of a desert — forever changing and hard to grasp. This Chinese legend of Houyi and Chang’e is no exception, and many different versions have been passed down. The Jade Emperor, the ruler of Heaven, had 10 unruly sons. One day, they transformed themselves into 10 suns, heartlessly scorching ...

Michael Segarty

A painting of Cheng'e, the Goddess of the Moon.