The story of Athena and Ares

The Seeds of Rivalry Athena’s birth alone was a testament to her role as a symbol of intellect and strategy. She emerged fully grown and armored from Zeus’s forehead, a product of his mind rather than his loins, and thus became the embodiment of wisdom and disciplined power. Ares, meanwhile, was born of Zeus and … Read more

MaZu

With approximately 14,500 kilometers of coastline and naval history spanning thousands of years, China has its own sea gods in its pantheon. Among them, Mazu counts as one of the most influential. The legendary goddess of the sea is deeply rooted in China’s rich maritime culture. Viewed as the navigation guardian goddess in China, Mazu, … Read more

The Gigantic Hound

The Gigantic Hound is a chilling tale rooted in folklore and mystery, often associated with supernatural omens. The story revolves around a massive, spectral hound—sometimes depicted with glowing eyes or wreathed in flames—that haunts a specific region, often moors or desolate countryside. Legends describe it as an omen of death, appearing to forewarn of tragedy or … Read more

Journey to the west

Introduction Journey to the West (XiYouJi), written by Wu Cheng’en in the 16th century during China’s Ming Dynasty, is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Blending mythology, folklore, and Buddhist philosophy, it recounts the epic pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang (Tang Sanzang) to India to retrieve sacred Buddhist scriptures. Main Plot … Read more