The Six-Eared Macaque (Liu’er mihou,六耳獼猴) (fig. 1) is one of the most interesting villains that Sun Wukong faces inJourney to the West(Xiyouji,西遊記, 1592). He is an example of theevil twinarchetype from world mythology. But unlike modern media which sometimes differentiates evil tw...
“Tian (?) is one of the oldest Chinese terms for heaven and a key concept in Chinese mythology, philosophy, and religion. During the Shang Dynasty (17–11th centuries BCE), the Chinese referred to their supreme god as Shàngdì (??, “Lord on High”) or Dì (?,”Lord”).” “Gai...
Japan’s Tanuki lore clearly sprang from the same page as China’s earlier fox mythology (see Table 1). Fox lore in China is ancient and voluminous, while Tanuki lore is almost non-existent. China’s vulpine lore is also complex. The ill-boding evil fox is mentioned early on by the C...
Monarch of Gods and Dæmons, and all Spirits But One, who throng those bright and rolling worlds Which Thou and I alone of living things Behold with sleepless eyes! regard this Earth Made multitudinous with thy slaves, whom thou Requitest for knee-worship, prayer, and praise, And toil,...
He also starred in Apt Pupil by Bryan Singer and will appear in the upcoming X-MEN 2 from the same director. His performance in Gods and Monsters has earned accolades from around the world, including nominations for the Golden Globe and the Academy Award as Best Actor in 1999. Sir Ian ...