Folklore
Oral traditions, village legends, and the folk stories passed down through generations
10 articles
The Chinese Underworld: A Complete Guide to Diyu
Ten courts, eighteen hells, and the most organized afterlife bureaucracy in any mythology — welcome to Diyu.
Exploring Chinese Supernatural Folklore: Ghosts, Spirits, and Afterlife Beliefs
Discover the rich tapestry of Chinese supernatural folklore encompassing ghosts, spirits, and enduring afterlife beliefs.
The Complete Guide to Chinese Supernatural Folklore: Ghosts, Demons, and Spirit World
From hungry ghosts to fox spirits, Daoist exorcism to the courts of hell — the complete guide to China's supernatural traditions.
Lady White Snake: China's Greatest Love Story
A thousand-year-old snake spirit, a simple herbalist, and a meddling monk — the legend that has captivated China for centuries.
Door Gods and Protective Spirits: China's Supernatural Security System
From fierce warriors on your front door to kitchen gods watching your family — the protective spirits that guard Chinese homes and communities.
Chinese Folklore: The Stories That Grandmothers Tell
Before novels, before television, before the internet, there were grandmothers telling stories.
Zhong Kui: The Demon Queller Who Protects Chinese Homes
The ugliest god in Chinese mythology is also one of the most beloved — the ghost-catching scholar who became a divine protector.
Door Gods: Guardians Against Evil Spirits
Guardians Against Evil Spirits
Fox Spirits: China's Most Famous Shapeshifters
China's Most Famous Shapeshifters
Hungry Ghost Festival: Traditions and Taboos
Traditions and Taboos