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Chang'e
Chang'e or Chang-o, originally known as Heng'e, is the Chinese goddess of the Moon. She is the subject of several legends in Chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements: Houyi the archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and of course, the Moon. In modern times, Chang'e has been the namesake of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program.
==Tales==
There are many tales about Chang'e, including a well-known story which is given as the origin of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.〔 In the very distant past, the ten sons of the Jade Emperor were transformed into ten suns, which rose in the heavens and scorched the earth, thus causing hardship for the people.〔 The archer Yi (Houyi) shot down nine of them, leaving just one sun, and was given the elixir of immortality as a reward. He did not consume it straight away, but hid it at home, as he did not want to gain immortality without his beloved wife Chang'e.〔 However, while Yi went out hunting, his apprentice Fengmeng broke into his house and tried to force Chang'e to give him the elixir; she refused and drank it herself.〔 Chang'e then flew upwards towards the heavens, choosing the moon as residence.〔 Yi discovered what had transpired and felt sad, so he displayed the fruits and cakes that Chang'e had liked, and gave sacrifices to her.〔Yang & An 2005, 89-90 & 233.〕
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