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INTRODUCTIONYu Qi, also known as Jade Rabbit, is a lunar deity in ancient Chi...
INTRODUCTIONYu Qi, also known as Jade Rabbit, is a lunar deity in ancient Chinese mythology. It is said that the Jade Emperor once gave birth to a rabbit that was as white as jade, hence its name. In Chinese culture, the rabbit is often seen as a symbol of longevity and immortality, and is often paired with the peach and immortality symbolism.MYTHOLOGYIn Chinese mythology, Yu Qi is the offspring of the Jade Emperor and the Goddess of the Moon. It is said that the Jade Emperor once caught a rabbit and raised it as his own child. However, Yu Qi was not content with this life and decided to seek immortality. He practiced hard and was finally able to transform into a pill that could grant immortality. However, he did not realize that this pill was also coveted by many other immortals. In the end, he was caught by the Jade Emperor and sentenced to death. However, Yu Qi's story is not without hope. In some versions of the story, he escaped from the Jade Emperor and returned to the moon to continue his practice. In other versions, he was saved by the peach tree fairy and given immortality.ILLUSTRATIONSYu Qi is often depicted as a rabbit with human features or as a rabbit wearing clothes and carrying a peach branch. He is also often seen together with other lunar deities such as the Goddess of the Moon and the peach tree fairy. Illustrations of Yu Qi are often found in traditional Chinese art and culture, such as Chinese scroll paintings and prints.FESTIVALSThe Rabbit Festival is held on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month in traditional Chinese culture. This festival is dedicated to Yu Qi and other lunar deities. During this festival, people often hold rabbit-themed activities such as rabbit dances and rabbit-shaped lanterns. In some areas, people also believe that this festival is a time when Yu Qi descends to earth to seek out those who are about to die and bring them immortality.LEGENDS AND FOLKLOREYu Qi is mentioned in many legends and folklores in China. One legend tells of how Yu Qi once saved a shepherd boy who was about to be eaten by wolves by magically turning him into a rabbit. Another legend tells of how Yu Qi once saved a fisherman from drowning by giving him a pearl that could transform into a boat in times of need. Yu Qi is also mentioned in many Chinese fairy tales where he often plays the role of an animal helper or sidekick.CONTEMPORARY REPRESENTATIONSIn contemporary culture, Yu Qi remains a popular figure. He is often seen in Chinese animation, comics, and games where he is portrayed as a mischievous character with magical abilities. He is also often used as a symbol for rabbits and other animals in advertising and branding campaigns. In addition, Yu Qi is mentioned in many books and movies about Chinese mythology and folklore.
