por pedroceinos | Nov 26, 2025 | culture, folklore
The Smallpox Goddess (Doushen) The Smallpox Goddess (Doushen) The Smallpox Goddess (Doushen 痘神) is part of a group of goddesses whose primary role was the protection of children. In the final years of the imperial era, they operated under the authority of Bixia...
por pedroceinos | Oct 1, 2025 | books, culture, folklore
Legends of the Mother Goddess Legends of the Mother Goddess I am pleased to share with all you that the Italian translation of my book Legends of the Mother Goddess (and Other Myths of Goddesses and Women from the Peoples of China) has now been published and is...
por pedroceinos | May 9, 2025 | culture, philosophy
Laozi’s Mother is the goddess who created the world Laozi’s Mother is the goddess who created the world In Taoist thought, great mysteries are not explained with definitive statements, but with paradoxical images, fragmentary myths, and bodily metaphors. One such...
por pedroceinos | Abr 30, 2025 | culture, philosophy
Does the Daodejing Contain the Oldest Creation Myth of China? Does the Daodejing Contain the Oldest Creation Myth of China? An introductory article on Chinese mythology asserts (twice) that the myth of the creation of Huangdi (the Yellow Emperor) should be considered...
por pedroceinos | Abr 24, 2025 | books, culture
The Wenzi Begins: Echoes from a Forgotten Taoist Voice The Wenzi Begins: Echoes from a Forgotten Taoist Voice The Wenzi (文子) is an ancient Daoist text attributed to a disciple of Laozi. Although its authenticity has been debated throughout history, its content clearly...
por pedroceinos | Abr 23, 2025 | culture, history
A Humble Proposal for Rethinking Historical Periodization: To Go Beyond Dynasties in Chinese History A Humble Proposal for Rethinking Historical Periodization: To Go Beyond Dynasties in Chinese History Historical narratives are never neutral. The way we divide time...
