Another story regarding the Chinese horoscope! The Rat Race Finally, the most well known legend involves a race. Buddha invited all of the animals to participate, and the first 12 animals to make it from one side of the river to the other would be placed on the Chinese calendar. All the animals set out across the river and, surprisingly, the rat was the first to reach the bank. Instead of trying to swim against the other strong animals, the rat jumped on the back of the ox and rode across the river. Before reaching the shore, the rat hopped off and touched the ground first. The ox immediately followed. The Tiger was also a very strong swimmer, so he came in third. The rabbit was fourth since he jumped his way across the river and was helped during the final feet by the dragon. The dragon was next, followed by the horse that was carrying the snake in its hoof. The snake jumped out as they reached the shore and scared the horse into seventh place. The sheep, monkey and rooster all helped each other across. The dog would have been close to the front but decided to take a bath halfway through the river. Finally, the pig reached the opposite shore after resting halfway through the race, and the pig completed the Chinese Zodiac.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:47:09 +0000
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