The snake is also associated with love. In one retelling of the “Legend of the White Snake,” one of China’s four main great folktales, an immortal white snake, disguised as a maiden ...

The Legend of the White Snake, is a beloved Chinese folk tale of love, immortality, and the battle between good and evil. ABC Asia is your trusted source for news, conversations, and culture with ...

One of the most famous Chinese folk tales is the “Legend of the White Snake.” Although early versions of the myth date back to the Tang dynasty (618–907), the modern origins of the story can be found ...

The story has been adapted into operas, films and TV dramas. In this Year of the Snake, the plot has been reenacted in ...

This duality extends to the snake's representation of love and happiness, as depicted in "The Legend of the White Snake," and its association with wealth, wisdom, and longevity, often grouped with ...

(Header image: A special set of lanterns celebrating the Year of the Snake showcases scenes from the Legend of the White Snake at the 31st Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigong, ...

The snake also symbolises being on the pursuit of love and happiness, a theme illustrated in the traditional folk tale, ‘The Legend of the White Snake’. As well as this, snake can also ...