Taoism is thought to have originated in China during the 6th century BCE. Taoism began to gain popularity during the 4th century BCE, and by the 2nd century BCE, it had become one of the major religions of China. Taoism continued to grow in popularity during the Han dynasty, and by the time of the Tang dynasty, it had become the dominant religion of China. Taoism began to decline in popularity during the Song dynasty,…
Belize is a small Central American country that borders Mexico and Guatemala. A lot of people don’t know what a tapir is, but it’s the national animal of Belize. The Baird’s tapir (Tapirus bairdii) is actually the largest land mammal in Central America, weighing up to 700 lbs and being more than 6 ft long. It can be found in both humid and dry forests, as well as swampy areas. The national animal of Belize…
Confucius, the god of Confucianism, is the most important deity on Earth. He is also known as K’ung Fu-tzu (孔夫子; “Master Kong” in Chinese), Kong Fuzi (孔夫子; “Master Kong”), and Quanzhen Laoren (全真老人; “Old Man Completely Pervaded By the Truth”). He is said to represent justice and morality. Confucius was born in 551 BC in the former region of Lu, now part of Shandong province in China. To understand Confucianism, we must first look at…