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 Celestial Dog Figure Of Chinese Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Celestial Dog Figure Of Chinese Mythology


The Celestial Dog is a figure of Chinese mythology which has inextricable associations with the constellation of Sirius or the Dog Star. The figure appears in many forms in the mythologies from all around the world. A dog-like figure with supernatural connotations appears in Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese and Hindu mythologies with different meanings and subtexts.



 Chinese Medicine Traditional Formulations For Treatment


Health >> Chinese Medicine Traditional Formulations For Treatment


All over the world, there are various types of medicines. We are more or less conversant with alternative medical systems like Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurvedic, Unani, Naturopathy etc, but how many of you know about Chinese medicine? While there is no doubt that a huge percentage of the worlds population consists of Chinese people, very few, apart from them, know about this branch of treatment. There are two types of Chinese medicine, the classical and the traditional.



 Journey To The West Chinese Classical Novel By Wu Chengen


Writing >> Journey To The West Chinese Classical Novel By Wu Chengen


Journey to the West is one of the Classical Novels of China that has been translated by many people in different languages and Wu Chengen has been considered to be its author since the 20th century as the novel was anonymously published in the 1590s. It deals with Xuanzang, a Buddhist monks pilgrimage to India in search of some sutras or Buddhist religious texts.




 Religion Comprising Rituals Moral Codes Superstitions And Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Religion Comprising Rituals Moral Codes Superstitions And Mythology


Sociologists and anthropologist have variously defined religion. At the basic level, it is a set of commonly-held beliefs and values followed by a group of people who share a single notion of sacred truth. Religious practices and beliefs may take the form of individual devotional practices or find expression in communal worship.



 Mars God Of Wars Roman Mythology Ancient Gods


Religion & Faith >> Mars God Of Wars Roman Mythology Ancient Gods


Greek Mythology contains some of the greatest epic stories that the world has ever heard of. According to the Greeks, they had a God for almost each and every tangible and intangible object that they saw around them in their ancient life. By tangible, we mean elements like fire, water, earth while intangible refers to aspects like love, peace, jealousy, etc. And each of the Gods were either good or bad. One of them was Mars God of Wars.




 Amy Tan Chinese Writer Of Novels Short Stories Childrens Books


Writing >> Amy Tan Chinese Writer Of Novels Short Stories Childrens Books


Amy Tan is a multiple award-winning, writer of Chinese origin. She has been a finalist for the awards conferred by the National Book Awards body many a times. She won the Bay Area Book Reviewers Award, the Emmy Award, the Commonwealth Gold Award, and the Parents Choice Award for Best Television Program for Children amongst a lot of others.



 Norse Gods Scandinavian Mythology With Two Clans Aesir And Vanir


Religion & Faith >> Norse Gods Scandinavian Mythology With Two Clans Aesir And Vanir


Norse Gods are part of Scandinavian mythology, which includes indigenous beliefs, religion, and legends of the northern Germanic tribes before the advent of Christianity. Poems based on the exploits of the gods and goddesses formed the means of oral transmission of the mythology. Some elements of Norse mythology survive today as part of Scandinavian folklore.




 Shih Tzu Puppies Chinese Originated Breed Of Species


Pets & Animals >> Shih Tzu Puppies Chinese Originated Breed Of Species


Shih Tzu puppies are small puppies believed to have emerged from China. Its origin has been dated long, long back. It is believed to exist from very ancient times and holds a religious position for the Tibetans. Shih Tzu puppies are also known as Chrysanthemum and Chinese Lion Dog. Yet another name of Shih Tzu is Xi Shi Quan granting it the position equal to one of the prettiest ladies (Xi Shi) of the remote past.



 King Of Gods Zeus Ruling Mount Olympus Greek Mythology


Religion & Faith >> King Of Gods Zeus Ruling Mount Olympus Greek Mythology


In Greek mythology, the king of Gods, Zeus rules from Mount Olympus. He is also the god of sky and thunder. In Roman mythology, the king of Gods is called Jupiter while his in Etruscan legends, the counterpart of Zeus is said to be Tinia.


















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