Chang-O

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Chang-O is a beautiful Chinese girl from ancient legend who has been living on the Moon for 4,000 years. She was banished to the Moon because she stole the pill of immortality from her husband. She is accompanied by a large Chinese rabbit who stands on his hind feet in the shade of a cinnamon tree.

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“An ancient legend says a beautiful Chinese girl named Chang-O has been living there for 4,000 years. It seems she was banished to the Moon because she stole the pill of immortality from her husband.”

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