Ancient Chinese Culture

He Xiangu, also called Immortal Woman He, is the only female immortal of the Eight Immortals. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a selfless seeker after spiritual freedom.

She was born in Zeng Cheng of Guangdong province during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). When she was 14 or 15 years old, an immortal appeared in her dream and taught her to eat powdered mica so that her body might become immune from death. She followed the instruction and vowed never to marry.

Gradually, she walked faster and faster as if flying and finally she gave up taking ordinary food. It was said that about 707CE, she ascended to Heaven and became a Taoist Immortal.

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