Beside a mountain stream on Wudang, an old woman once sat on a rock, patiently grinding an iron …
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Tales of Retribution: The Perils of Tomb Raiding in Chinese Folklore
by Emma LubyEmma LuHistorically, many tomb raiders have suffered severe retribution after breaking into ancient tombs. In realms unseen by human …
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How an Old Garlic Seller Humbled a Renowned Martial Arts Master
by Mikel DavisSecond Young Master Yang of Nanyang County was a renowned figure throughout the region along the grain transport …
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Honesty in Business: Ancient Chinese Stories of Divine Protection
by Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese accounts contain many stories in which people escaped serious disasters because of their moral conduct. Among …
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The Qing Dynasty Scholar and the Mysterious Female Martial Artist of Shandong
by Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a renowned martial artist named Liang Yuanxing lived in Wuchang. He had mastered Shaolin …
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The Complete Biography of Ji Gong blends historical figures, folk legends, supernatural adventures, legal cases, and stories intended …
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After Chen Xijiu brought his father’s remains back from Xi’an and buried his parents together, the filial son …
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After his wife was taken away and both his parents were lost in quick succession, the filial son …
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Ancient Chinese Diviners Who Predicted Fate With Startling Accuracy
by Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, stories have been told of unusual people who seemed able to glimpse the hidden patterns …
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A Tang Dynasty Tale of Illness, Wrongdoing, and Moral Consequence
by Mikel DavisPeople with power and influence may seem able to control almost anything, but traditional Chinese culture has long …
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