Traditional interpretation
In Chinese mythology, Hou Yi (后羿) is considered to be the greatest archer of all time. He is best known for marrying the moon goddess, Chang’e (嫦娥), and for shooting down nine of the ten suns. Once an immortal who lived in the Jade Emperor’s palace, Hou Yi made the decision to become human in order to help humanity in times of need.
Hou Yi is described as being an inhumanly strong, young man. He carries a large bow made of tiger bone that only he can draw, and his arrows are crafted from dragon tendons. In art, Hou Yi usually appears dressed in a traditional soldier’s outfit and animal skins.
How neuromythography uses
MIP guides hand-eye coordination for targeting. Hou Yi is a mythical Chinese archer descended from heaven.
Hou Yi Archetype represents the medial intraparietal sulcus [MIP].
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