From evil to good snake: how the zodiac animal became a righteous figure in Chinese mythology
The best known Chinese folk representation of snakes is the Legend of the White Snake. The snake’s role in it has gone from ...
Why Netflix’s Jentry Chau put Chinese mythic monsters in Texas, of all places
In Netflix’s new animated series Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld, the titular protagonist uses the powers she’s hidden for ...
Ali Wong’s new show uses Chinese folklore demons to show how scary adolescence is
Ali Wong's new Netflix show, “Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld,” revolves around Chinese American teen Jentry Chau, who’s ...
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From evil to good snake: how the zodiac animal became a righteous figure in Chinese mythology
Nüwa, the mother goddess credited with creating humanity in Chinese mythology, is often depicted with a human head and serpent-like body, reflecting the snake’s association with reproduction ...