East Asia
China
A discovery gateway for stories retold from earlier Chinese sources in Richard Wilhelm's historical collection.
Chinese folklore (Wilhelm collection)Celestial love legend
The Herd Boy and the Weaving Maiden
Wilhelm's collection tells of separated lovers associated with stars on opposite sides of the Silver River, with a bridge of birds enabling a periodic reunion.
Read the entry →Chinese folklore (Wilhelm collection)Lunar legend
The Lady of the Moon
A lunar story in Wilhelm's collection places a woman in a moon-world marked by immortality, separation, and the imagery of the cassia tree.
Read the entry →Place records are discovery aids. Traditions can span regions, languages, migrations, and modern political borders.