Rabbits have stood out in the human imagination for centuries. All across the world, wherever rabbits are found, they have become the subject of myth, folklore, and creative speculation. It's no surprise that these playful, intelligent and mysterious creatures have attracted the attention of mystics and storytellers throughout the world.
In Chinese mythology, the Rabbit is a symbol of endurance and their essence is said to have originated from the Moon. The Moon is usually at its best in the Chinese mid-autumn night. , This is the time Chinese children carry paper lanterns made in the form of a Rabbit, and climb the hills to look at the Moon and admire the Moon Hare.
The legend of the Jade Rabbit is considered to be an extension of Chang'e Flying to the Moon. It tells about three sages who transformed themselves into pitiful old men. One day they met a fox, a monkey and a rabbit, and they begged for food. The fox and the monkey shared their food with the old men; but the rabbit, with nothing to share, jumped into a blazing fire to offer his own flesh instead. The sages were so touched by the rabbit's kindness that they sent it to live in the Moon Palace, where it became the Jade Rabbit.
Chang'e, who lived alone after arriving in the moon, liked the Jade Rabbit at the first sight, and therefore kept it company. As the time went by, Chang'e and Jade Rabbit became inseparable friends.
Hearing about the story of Chang'e and Hou Yi, the Jade Rabbit felt sympathetic to them and decided to make a special heavenly medicine, which could help Chang'e return to Earth. Unfortunately, the Jade Rabbit has still not been able to make it even though he has worked hard for thousands of years. Observing the moon on the Mid-Autumn Day carefully, we can still see the Jade Rabbit making his heavenly medicine.
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自古以来，兔子一直保留在人们的想象之中。世界各地，只要是有兔子的地方，它们都会成为神话、民间故事与创意推断的主题。这些顽皮、机灵与神秘的动物会吸引神秘主义者与讲故事人的注意力，那是不令人感到惊奇的。
在中国神话中，兔子是耐力的象征，它们的精髓来自月亮。中秋晚上的月最圆最亮。孩子会在这时候提着兔形灯笼登山看月，欣赏月里的兔子。
玉兔的故事可以说是嫦娥奔月神话的延续。它说的是三个神仙把自己变成可怜的老人。有一天，他们碰到狐狸、猴子与兔子，就向他们讨食。狐狸与猴子同老人分享它们的食物。可是兔子没有食物可以分享，就跳进烈火中，奉献它们的肉。老人为兔子的善心所感动，就把它带到月宫居住，变成玉兔。
嫦娥来到月球以后，孤独生活，一看到玉兔就很欢喜，所以结伴而居。随着日子的过去，他们变成不可分离的朋友。
听到嫦娥与后羿的故事后，玉兔可怜起他们，决定制造特别仙药来帮助嫦娥回返地球。可是，虽然经过几千年的苦干，玉兔一直没法把要制成。在中秋月仔细观察月亮，我们就可以发现玉兔还在制造它的仙药。
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