#longmu

[halcyonmirage]

Zhāoyáng joins ART FIGHT-!! I wanted at least her and her eldest son, in the fray- Gonna take a break now, I have other work to catch up on. But if I somehow still have time before July... I'll at least add Kwasi to the mix... And if by some miracle, I get time AND energy... I'll do all the 5 eldest brothers-

[kingthcrin]

Chinese Mythology: ↳  Longmu was a Chinese woman who was deified as a goddess after raising five infant dragons. She and her dragons developed a strong bond for each other, and have thus become an example of filial devotion and parental love, an important virtue in Chinese culture.

[adrestias]

chinese mythology | longmu

longmu was a chinese woman who was deified as a goddess after raising five infant dragons. longmu and her dragons developed a strong bond for each other, and have thus become an example of filial devotion and parental love, an important virtue in chinese culture.

[growthwitch]

God, I love modern paganism. I love that posts and blogs about witchcraft encourage you to do your own research, learn to listen to your own inner voice, be skeptical and curious, and discover a path that feels best for you.

i love getting to learn about ancient traditions, legends, and cultures not my own -- Hittite, Hellenic, Kemetic -- and see how others create their own paths.

I love the framework that reconstructionist paths have given me to create my own by exploring the fascinating history, myths, and spiritual and cultural traditions I never got to learn about as a Chinese American in a country that puts white histories on a pedestal. Chinese writing invented from the footprint of birds for the purpose of magic; Buddhist battle magic; secret Taoist societies that begin rebellions with 5 grains of rice.

I love that it allows me to be creative, connect with my roots, and learn the language of my family along the way. I love that it inspires pride in myself and my culture as I learn about funny, badass, and ferocious goddesses and women of Chinese history, when I’d been taught that Chinese culture was so patriarchal all along:

Longmu (the Mother of Dragons), Mazu (who defeated two generals who asked her hand in marriage in battle, then accepted their lifelong pledge of loyalty), Xiwangmu (the ferocious Queen Mother of the West), and many more.

Modern paganism has a lot of problems -- racism, cultural appropriation, isolation, stigma and persecution by the mainstream world -- but I love it for what it is: a journey of learning, creating, being curious and wonder-filled.

[majestyrising]

here is that serthis girl, her name is longmu!!!

[fyeahmyths]

Longmu, the mother of dragons in Chinese mythology. 

[nerdasaurus1200]

"Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Longmu the dragon goddess" said the past holder

"Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Longmu the dragon goddess" said the past holder. Wait, Longmu? Why did that sound familiar. “She was the first Dragon.” Longg explained. “I can ses the centuries have been good to Longg. You seem like a fine Dragon, young Kagami Tsurugi.” Longmu said, smiling. More on instinct than anything, Kagami bowed. “I have worked hard to bring honor to our legacy.” She spoke quietly. Longmu gently lifted her head up. “You have succeeded, young Dragon. The others and I are very proud of you.” Longmu reassured. “Others? W-what others?” Kagami asked. Longg exchanged a mysterious smile with Longmu, then motioned for Kagami to follow them.

[astrailis]

In Chinese mythology, Longmu (”Mother of Dragons"), was a Chinese woman who was deified as a goddess after raising five infant dragons. Longmu and her dragons developed a strong bond for each other, and have thus become an example of filial devotion and parental love, an important virtue in Chinese culture.