Chang'e
Culture & Region
China
Time Period
c. Early imperial texts (Han dynasty); ancient mythic origins
Domains
MoonbeautyimmortalitylonelinessMid-Autumn Festival
Symbols & Animals
Moonjade rabbitosmanthus treetoad (early versions)
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Folk tradition; Mid-Autumn Festival observance
Key Myths & Stories
Drinks elixir of immortality; floats to moon; separated from Houyi; Moon Palace
Related Deities
≈ Selene/Luna (moon); Mid-Autumn central figure