Change Chinas Moon Goddess of Eternal Youth
The legend of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess of Chinese mythology, has been passed down through generations and is still widely known today. This enchanting tale tells the story of a mortal woman who became immortal after consuming an elixir and ascending to the moon.
The Birth of Chang'e
According to ancient Chinese folklore, Chang'e was born during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). Her birthplace is said to be in the city of Xiangyin in present-day Hunan Province. As a child, she demonstrated exceptional beauty and intelligence, qualities that would later make her famous throughout China.
Marriage and Tragedy
Chang'e married a man named Zhāng Liáng (also known as Cáo Bù) during her youth. However, their union was not meant to be happy or long-lasting. One day while out foraging for medicinal herbs in the forest with her husband's permission, Chang'e accidentally ingested an elixir meant for immortality.
Feeling guilty over her mistake and fearing punishment from heaven or death by ingestion poisoning (as believed at that time), she fled back home without telling anyone about what had happened. Unbeknownst to her husband Cao Baozu (Zhang Liang), he had secretly planned on killing his wife when she returned because he wanted another wife whom he loved more than Chang'e; thus proving how tragic this love triangle turned out.
Cao Baozu's Betrayal
When Cao Baozu discovered his wife's disappearance after searching everywhere for days without any trace left behind other than one piece torn silk hanging off from tree branch which contained some blood spots but no sign nor scent suggesting anything else except fear & pain were involved here then realized it must have been done intentionally by himself too since there wasn't enough evidence pointing towards any external force being responsible so naturally assuming it could only mean either death by poison or murder but knowing well enough about how much these people valued life especially when they held power over others due mainly because they didn't want anyone else gaining such advantage over them just like him wanting someone else instead would end up losing both worlds where ever possible rather than risking everything just once etc., etc.,...
