Eight Immortals of the Sea
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The Eight Immortals of the Sea are immortals transformed from eight suns that were shot down by Hou Yi. They descended into the sea and became immortals. They are associated with the sea and immortality.
When
- First attested
- 1600 BCE
- Attested period
- -1600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in stories from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.
Relationships
- created by
- Hou Yi
- co occurs with
- Zhao Gongming
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Eight of these suns descended into the sea and were transformed into immortals, known as the Eight Immortals of the Sea.”
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