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Qu Yuan
Qu Yuan was a Chinese poet and minister during the Warring States period. Known for his patriotism, he drowned himself in the Miluo River when his state fell to Qin. His life is commemorated during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Jingwei
Jingwei is a mythical bird in Chinese legends known for trying to fill the sea with stones and twigs in an attempt to reclaim land after being drowned and transformed from a princess.
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period. His philosophy, known as Confucianism, emphasizes morality, social relationships, and justice.
Chang'e
Chang'e is the Chinese goddess of the moon. She is best known for taking an elixir of immortality and floating to the moon, becoming a symbol of change and longing.
Pangu
Pangu is a primordial being and the creator of the world in Chinese mythology. He emerged from a cosmic egg and separated the sky from the earth, creating the universe.
Yue Fei
Yue Fei was a military general during the Southern Song dynasty. He is remembered for his battles against the Jurchen-ruled Jin dynasty and is a symbol of loyalty and resistance against invaders.
Guan Yu
Guan Yu was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty. His loyalty and valor in battle are legendary, and he is revered in Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang was a chancellor and regent of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. He is celebrated for his ingenuity and is featured prominently in the novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.'
Sun Wukong
Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a figure from the 16th-century Chinese novel 'Journey to the West.' He possesses immense strength, magical powers, and is on a quest for immortality.
Laozi
Laozi is an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, considered the founder of Taoism. He is traditionally credited with writing the Dao De Jing, a fundamental text for Taoist thought.
Jiutian Xuannü
Jiutian Xuannü is a goddess in Chinese mythology associated with war, sexuality, and longevity. She is said to have imparted knowledge on warfare to the Yellow Emperor.
Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma was a Buddhist monk who is traditionally credited with bringing Chan Buddhism to China. He is also associated with the martial arts practiced at the Shaolin Temple.
Hua Mulan
Hua Mulan is a legendary figure from Chinese history, who disguised herself as a man to take her elderly father's place in the army. Her bravery and contributions in battle are celebrated in folklore.
Xuanzang
Xuanzang was a historical figure and Buddhist monk who traveled to India from China during the Tang dynasty to obtain sacred texts. His journey is fictionalized in the classic 'Journey to the West.'
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a warlord and the penultimate Chancellor of the Eastern Han dynasty. He laid the foundation for what would become the state of Wei in the Three Kingdoms period.
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