The mythology of Xi Wangmu (Queen Mother of the West) is deeply rooted in ancient Chinese jade worship and goddess traditions. Residing on Kunlun’s Yushan (Jade Mountain), she symbolizes immortality and divine power, often depicted with jade ornaments like the Daisheng. Her dual nature reflects life-death cycles, aligning with prehistoric goddess civilizations across Eurasia. Over time, her mythology was reshaped by Confucian and Daoist traditions, integrating her into patriarchal frameworks. Archaeological findings, such as jade artifacts and goddess temples, highlight her significance in Huaxia civilization. Xi Wangmu’s legacy endures in Chinese culture, representing the fusion of jade worship, goddess veneration, and spiritual authority.

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The Mythology of Xi Wangmu (the Queen Mother of the West): The Legacy of Goddess Civilization in China

  • Ye Shuxian

摘要

The mythology of Xi Wangmu (Queen Mother of the West) is deeply rooted in ancient Chinese jade worship and goddess traditions. Residing on Kunlun’s Yushan (Jade Mountain), she symbolizes immortality and divine power, often depicted with jade ornaments like the Daisheng. Her dual nature reflects life-death cycles, aligning with prehistoric goddess civilizations across Eurasia. Over time, her mythology was reshaped by Confucian and Daoist traditions, integrating her into patriarchal frameworks. Archaeological findings, such as jade artifacts and goddess temples, highlight her significance in Huaxia civilization. Xi Wangmu’s legacy endures in Chinese culture, representing the fusion of jade worship, goddess veneration, and spiritual authority.