Chang Hsien (Chang the immortal) In Chinese mythology, a deified mortal, patron god of childbearing, often portrayed as an old man. He holds in his hand a bow and arrow, with which he shoots at the Dog Star.
Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
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