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China is known as a place of great mysticism and lore. The Chinese culture is commonly associated with a celebration of mythical heroes, gods, and mythical creatures like the dragon. The  myths of China  can be traced back nearly 4,000 years, and include different belief systems such as Taoism, Confucianism, and Chinese  Buddhism  (Willis). For the purposes of this text, the focus will center on the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the followers of Taoism and its evolution from philosophy to religion. "The founder of Taoism is believed by many to be Lao-Tzu (604-531 BCE), a contemporary of Confucius" (religioustolerance.org). Some say that the book Tao-Te Ching which is the foundation for the Taoist philosophy was written by Lao Tzu to end the constant feudal warfare and other conflicts that disrupted society during his lifetime, but some see him as a mythical character (IBID). As Taoism evolved from a philosophy to a religious faith in 440AD, Lao Tzu became vener...