The Taiwan Jingū (Grand Shrine of Taiwan) was chief among Taiwan’s 66 official Shinto shrines. What happened to it? Find out here!
Read MoreThe Formosan Tiger: Taiwan’s Big-Cat Folklore and History
The Formosan Tiger features prominently in Taiwanese culture. Here are four examples!
Read MoreThe Definitive Siu-Kiann Guide: Taiwanese Magic vs Your Five-Year-Old’s Nightmares
Behold, this is your definitive at-home siu-kiann guide for combating your child’s nightmares and mom’s sleep deprivation.
Read MoreThe Bunny Girl
The ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.
Read MoreIn the Shadows
Fairies, genies and demons—Eurasian hinterlands are home to mythical beings, like Taiwan’s “mô-sîn-á.”
Read MoreMartyrs
Memories of martyrs help a struggling people find their identity in a brave new world.
Read MoreLady Compassion
This is the story of the evolution of Taiwan’s beloved Goddess of Mercy—how a Buddhist princely saint became a motherly deity for the Taiwanese.
Read MoreAll Eyes and Ears
The Sea Goddess has two loyal attendants who are “all eyes and ears.” This is their story.
Read MoreThe Silent Maiden
The Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.
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