Wacky Races has got nothing on the story behind the Chinese Zodiac. With displays of cheating worthy of Dick Dastardly, Penelope Pitstop levels of kindliness and the kind of teamwork displayed by ...

According to myth, as the new year approached, twelve animals were arguing. There was a rat, an ox, a tiger, a sheep, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a dog, a horse, a rooster, a monkey, and a pig.

"The zodiac story is Chinese history and culture," Law said. "But it's also legendary. We've been using the zodiac signs for over 5,000 years." The very first zodiac symbol is the rat. The most ...

Whatever your belief in zodiac signs, many people are intrigued to know what they are all about and, as Chinese New Year approaches, now is as good a time as any to learn more about Chinese Zodiac ...

The Zodiarchs are quite obviously based on the Chinese zodiac calendar. Each of these mages wear helmets based on the zodiac animals, including a rat, an ox, a dragon, a sheep, a monkey, and so on.

MORE: SF family's 'Zodiac Wall' educates visitors about Chinese culture, connects community "The zodiac story is Chinese history and culture," Law said. "But it's also legendary. We've been using ...