"Hou Yi Shooting the Sun and Chang'e Running to the Moon: A Long-term Misunderstanding of Yi among the Folk" The legend of Hou Yi shooting the sun and Chang'e running to the moon is widely spread among Chinese folk, but due to the evolution of the legend and the difference in interpretation, it is still popular among the people

"Hou Yi Shoots the Sun and Chang'e Runs to the Moon: A Long-term Misunderstanding of Yi by the People"

The legends of Hou Yi shooting the sun and Chang'e running to the moon are widely spread among Chinese folk, but due to the evolution of the legends and the differences in interpretation, some misunderstandings have gradually arisen among the folk. For example, some people misunderstand Hou Yi as the creator of the sun, and others misunderstand Hou Yi and Chang'e as the creators of the moon. However, these misunderstandings do not affect Hou Yi's place in Chinese folklore, his image is still revered by the general public, and his heroic deeds still inspire people to face difficulties bravely. In future research, we can reveal different understandings and perceptions of this heroic shooter by comparing the changes in the image and story of Hou Yi in different regions and different cultural backgrounds. At the same time, digging deeper into the historical and cultural information behind these stories can reveal more about the secrets of ancient Chinese society and culture.