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  1. Sun Wukong – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Sun Wukong (孫悟空) is the Chinese trickster god known as the Monkey King. Born from a magical rock, he was thrown out of the Jade Emperor’s court for his impertinence, but eventually …

  2. Chinese Gods – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. Some of the most …

  3. Ra – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · Ra was the Egyptians’ ultimate creator deity, whose eyes became the sun and the moon. Appearing in various forms and incarnations over millennia of worship, the falcon-headed god was …

  4. Xiwangmu – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Xiwangmu (西王母) is the powerful Chinese goddess married to the Jade Emperor, who tends to the Peaches of Immortality. Originally a demonic figure, she repented and achieved …

  5. Aphrodite – Mythopedia

    Apr 10, 2023 · Aphrodite was one of the Twelve Olympians and the Greek goddess of love, desire, and procreation.

  6. Guanyin – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Guanyin (觀音) is the beloved Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion. All-seeing and all-hearing, she is characterized by her great benevolence and offers protection to those who are …

  7. Jade Emperor – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Whereas Wukong is the epitome of jealousy, impatience, and bitterness, the Jade Emperor is a model example of kindness, compassion, and wisdom. After repenting and serving as …

  8. Scylla – Mythopedia

    Sep 20, 2023 · Scylla was a multi-headed, hybrid monster who haunted a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool Charybdis. With her darting heads and sharp teeth, Scylla would pick off unwary sea …

  9. Korean Names - Mythopedia

    Oftentimes, the given name is written in Hanja—Chinese characters (Sun Wukong, for instance, reflects a name that may sound like a Korean-Chinese crossover.) Try our Korean name generator to create …

  10. Erlang Shen – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Erlang Shen (二郎神) is the Chinese god of engineering with an all-seeing third eye in his forehead. A great warrior, he fights with a double-edged spear strong enough to split mountains and …