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What Happened to Taipei's Grand Shinto Shrine?
History JaponicSeptember 3, 2020January 10, 2021

What Happened to Taipei’s Grand Shinto Shrine?

The Taiwan Jingū (Grand Shrine of Taiwan) was chief among Taiwan’s 66 official Shinto shrines. What happened to it? Find out here!

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The Formosan Tiger: Taiwan's Big-Cat Folklore and History
History Japonic Sinitic TraditionJuly 2, 2020June 9, 2020

The Formosan Tiger: Taiwan’s Big-Cat Folklore and History

The Formosan Tiger features prominently in Taiwanese culture. Here are four examples!

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The Definitive Siu-Kiann Guide: Taiwanese Magic vs Your Five-Year-Old's Nightmares
Sinitic TraditionJune 4, 2020June 3, 2020

The 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.

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The Bunny Girl
Folktale Legend Mythology Sinitic TraditionSeptember 20, 2018February 28, 2020

The Bunny Girl

The ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.

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In the Shadows
Austronesian Mythology Sinitic TraditionNovember 2, 2017October 7, 2020

In the Shadows

Fairies, genies and demons—Eurasian hinterlands are home to mythical beings, like Taiwan’s “mô-sîn-á.”

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Martyrs
Folktale History Legend SiniticJuly 27, 2017February 28, 2020

Martyrs

Memories of martyrs help a struggling people find their identity in a brave new world.

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Lady Compassion
History Sinitic TraditionApril 20, 2017February 28, 2020

Lady 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.

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All Eyes and Ears
Mythology Sinitic TraditionApril 6, 2017February 28, 2020

All Eyes and Ears

The Sea Goddess has two loyal attendants who are “all eyes and ears.” This is their story.

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The Silent Maiden
Legend Sinitic TraditionMarch 23, 2017February 28, 2020

The 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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