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Who or what emerged from the cosmic egg in the story of Pangu?
Who or what emerged from the cosmic egg in the story of Pangu?
- A giant named Pangu (correct)
- The sun and the moon
- Yin and Yang
- Two dragons
What were the two forces that emerged from the cosmic egg in the story of Pangu?
What were the two forces that emerged from the cosmic egg in the story of Pangu?
- Fire and water
- Good and evil
- Light and darkness
- Yin and Yang (correct)
What did Pangu do to create space for the world in the story?
What did Pangu do to create space for the world in the story?
- He slept for a thousand years
- He flew into space
- He grew taller and stretched his arms and legs (correct)
- He sang a magical song
What did Pangu use to hold up the sky in the story?
What did Pangu use to hold up the sky in the story?
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What did Pangu shape while creating the world in the story?
What did Pangu shape while creating the world in the story?
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Which two contrasting qualities are associated with Yin and Yang in the story?
Which two contrasting qualities are associated with Yin and Yang in the story?
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Study Notes
Pangu and the Cosmic Egg
- Pangu emerged from the cosmic egg, symbolizing the origin of the universe in Chinese mythology.
- From the cosmic egg, two primal forces emerged: Yin and Yang, representing complementary and opposing aspects of existence.
Creation of the World
- Pangu's actions included using his body to create space; he pushed apart the heavens and the earth to form a habitable world.
- To hold up the sky, Pangu used a pillar, ensuring that the heavens stayed elevated above the earth.
Features of the World
- While shaping the world, Pangu carved mountains, dug rivers, and molded the landscape, establishing the physical features of the earth.
Yin and Yang
- Yin is associated with qualities such as darkness and femininity, while Yang embodies brightness and masculinity, reflecting the dual nature of reality.
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