Legends and Stories of Archery

Hou Yi Shooting the Sun

The legend of Hou Yi Shooting the Sun (Hou Yi She Ri): In many ancient Chinese myths, as well as…

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How Huangdi Invented the Bow and Arrow

Once upon a time, Huangdi went out hunting armed with a stone knife. Suddenly, a tiger sprang out of the…

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General Li-Guang

Li Guang(?~ 119 BC), born in Tianshui, Gansu, was a famous general of the Han Dynasty. Nicknamed The Flying General…

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Jing Gong Zhi Niao (Birds Startled by the Mere Twang of a Bowstring)

In the Warring States Period, there was a man in the State of Wei called Geng Lei. One day he…

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General Huo-Qubing

Huo Qubing was a famous general during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. He was the…

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Chinese Ancient Archery

Archaeological discoveries proved that archery in China dates back 20,000 years. Practical archery takes three conditions: a bow strong enough…

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Magic Shot Outside the Military Camp

Yuan Men She Ji (Magic Shot Outside the Military Camp) Yuan Shu sent 100 thousand troops, led by General Ji…

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General Qutu-Tong

Qutu Tong (AD 557-628) was born in Chang'an (Xi'an of Shaanxi today) and belonged to the minority of Qutu. He…

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General Li-Guangbi

Li Guangbi (AD 708-764) was born in Liucheng, Yingzhou (now Chaoyang City of Liaoning Province) and a famous general in…

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General Shi-Wansui

Shi Wansui (549-600) was a famous general in the Sui Dynasty from Duling, Jingzhao (now southeast of Xi'an City in…

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