Chang’e: The Goddess of the Moon
In Chinese mythology, Chang’e is the eternal and beloved goddess who lives on the moon. Her story is one of love, sacrifice, and the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
According to the most famous legend, Chang’e was the beautiful wife of Hou Yi, a legendary archer who saved the world by shooting down nine of the ten suns that were scorching the earth. As a reward, he was given the Elixir of Immortality. However, instead of consuming it immediately, they decided to preserve it.
One day, while Hou Yi was away, a treacherous apprentice tried to steal the elixir. To prevent this, Chang’e was forced to drink it herself. The potion made her immortal, but it also caused her to float up into the sky, drifting all the way to the moon, where she became its goddess, forever separated from her beloved husband.
It is said that she resides in a cold, lonely palace on the moon, accompanied only by a jade rabbit who tirelessly pounds the elixir of life. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the moon is at its brightest and fullest, people look up and see her graceful silhouette, a symbol of beauty, solitude, and a love that transcends time. To honor her, families gather to admire the moon, share mooncakes, and tell her poignant story.
Materials Introduction:
Ultra-Light Clay, Colored Glazed Glass, Anti-Oxidant Alloy, Art-Grade Casting Resin, Archival Acrylic Paint, Artistic Soft Pastels, etc.
Size:
Doll Height: 25 cm
Doll Stand: 15 x 15 x 2 cm
Total Weight: 285 g