Chinese Mythology: Gods of Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld

Vocabulary flashcards covering key deities and figures in Chinese mythology as presented in the lecture notes.

Pan Ku

The being who emerged from an egg containing Yin and Yang and kept the sky and earth separate.

Nü Wa (Nu Gua)

The creator goddess and fertility deity.

Fu Hsi (Fu Xi)

The founder of China and its first emperor.

Hou Yi

The Lord Archer and Chinese hero.

Chang'e

The wife of Hou Yi who stole the elixir of life, drank it, and took refuge on the moon.

Xi Wangmu

Also known as Queen Mother Wang, the queen of the heavens and wife to The Jade Emperor.

Sun Wu-k'ung

The character known as The Monkey King.

Yü Huang Shang-Ti

The deity also known as The Jade Emperor.

Lung Wang

The Dragon Kings and gods of rivers, lakes, and oceans who represent wisdom, strength, and goodness.

The Three Gods of Happiness

A trio of deities consisting of Fuxing, Luxing, and Shouxing.

Fuxing

One of The Three Gods of Happiness.

Luxing

One of The Three Gods of Happiness.

Shouxing

One of The Three Gods of Happiness.