Trailer | The Moon and the Toad

About this episode

This episode explores the myth of the Three-Legged Moon Toad and its significance in Chinese spiritual tradition.

Long before the Jade Rabbit became the moon’s most famous resident, Chinese mythology spoke of a Three-Legged Moon Toad. In this subscriber-only episode, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explores the myth of Jip Jip, the symbolism of Yin, the evolution of lunar mythology, and how understanding these older stories can deepen our understanding of classical Taoism. From Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit to fertility, regeneration, and cyclical existence, this episode uncovers one of the most fascinating and overlooked symbols in Chinese spiritual tradition.

People in this episode

Host: Mikel Steenrod

Topics covered

• Chinese mythology
• Taoism
• lunar mythology
• symbolism of Yin
• fertility
• regeneration
• cyclical existence

Keywords

• Taoism
• Chinese mythology
• moon toad
• Yin
• lunar mythology
• fertility
• regeneration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Moon and the Toad, Jip Jip, Chang’e, Jade Rabbit

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