Ancient Myths and Otherworlds · Chang’e Flies to the Moon

Chang’e Above the Distant Hills

A white ribbon crosses the valley as Chang’e rises toward the moon. A hem appears among the cassia branches, far above the world below.

Toward the Moon

A small figure rises toward the moon along a white ribbon over the valley.

The hills recede beneath a trailing sleeve.

A hem is all that shows behind cassia branches curved into a high terrace.

An opening in the moon leads away into space; a rabbit rests by the cliff.