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| | Moon Festival and Mooncake Legends - Overview |
 | | The enduring legend of the Moon Goddess, Chang E (Chang E in other transliterations), reflects the feminine principle of yin, as opposed to the masculine principle of yang, which is symbolized by the sun. |
 | | Chang E was a beautiful young girl working in the Jade Emperor's palace in heaven, where immortals, good people and fairies lived. |
 | | Once on the moon, Chang E became a three-legged toad, as punishment from the Queen Mother, according to one version of the legend. |
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