is different from the gods in Chinese mythology and Taoism, who were inherently supernatural. Xian is also used as a descriptor to refer to often benevolent...

immortals (神仙) believed in by Taoism can be roughly divided into two categories, namely "gods" or deities, and "xian". "Xian" were immortal beings with vast...

Shenxian may refer to: Xian (Taoism), or shenxian (神仙), Taoist immortal Shen County or Shenxian (莘县), in Shandong province Shengzhou, formerly known as...

The Eight Immortals (Chinese: 八仙) are a group of legendary xian (immortals) in Chinese mythology. Each immortal's power can be transferred to a vessel...

Chinese ritual mastery traditions Fulu (Talisman) Ten precepts (Taoism) Taoism Xian (Taoism) Zhenren Kohn, Livia; Roth, Harold David (2002). Daoist identity:...

character Xian (Taoism) (仙), an immortal or enlightened person Xi'an (Aircraft Industrial Corporation), abbreviation for an aviation subsidiary (eg., Xian H-6)...

The history of Taoism stretches throughout Chinese history. Originating in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture...

— ancient Chinese-style costume, typically used in xianxia and wuxia Xian (Taoism) Sword and sorcery — a similar genre in Western fantasy literature and...

people are either non-religious or practice a combination of Buddhism and Taoism with a Confucian worldview, which is collectively termed as Chinese folk...

Fylgja Hyang Kami Koalemos Moral imperative Shoulder angel Unclean spirit Xian (Taoism) Yaksha A. Delahunty, From Bonbon to Cha-cha: Oxford Dictionary of Foreign...