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The story of Chang’e (嫦娥) is one of the most famous and beloved legends in Chinese mythology. It’s often associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time when families gather, admire the full moon, and eat mooncakes. Here's a retelling of the legend:
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The Legend of Chang’e – The Moon Goddess
Long ago, ten suns rose in the sky, scorching the earth and causing great suffering to the people. A hero named Hou Yi (后羿), an expert archer, climbed to the top of Kunlun Mountain and shot down nine of the suns, leaving only one to light the world. He became a great hero and was rewarded with the elixir of immortality by the Queen Mother of the West (西王母).
But Hou Yi loved his wife, Chang’e, deeply, and he didn’t want to become immortal without her. So he gave the elixir to Chang’e for safekeeping.
One day, while Hou Yi was away, his apprentice Feng Meng tried to steal the elixir. To stop him, Chang’e had no choice but to drink it herself. As soon as she did, her body became light, and she floated up into the sky. She chose to land on the moon, the closest place to Earth, so she could still be near her beloved husband.
Heartbroken, Hou Yi looked up at the moon every night, missing her. He would lay out Chang’e’s favorite foods and gaze at the moon, hoping to feel close to her.
On the moon, Chang’e is said to be accompanied by a jade rabbit (玉兔), who endlessly pounds herbs with a mortar and pestle. In some versions of the story, the rabbit is trying to create a potion to reunite her with Hou Yi.
Created Aug 12, 2025
Updated Aug 12, 2025
Published Aug 12, 2025