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...

founder of Taoism. The gods and immortals (神仙) believed in by Taoism can be roughly divided into two categories, namely "gods" and "xian". "Gods" refers...

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

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...

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...

be refined to achieve longevity. Xian (Taoist immortals) Taoism and death Three Treasures ― basic virtues in Taoism, including variations of "compassion"...

TVB's same title in 1992, depicting the life story of Wong Tai Sin. Xian (Taoism) Shen (Chinese religion) "Chinese Immortal Huang Chuping, After Liang...

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