What is the story behind the Chinese Zodiac?

This story, despite being told a long time ago, has been passed through decades for the younger generations to enjoy hearing. When the Jade Emperor decided that there should be 12 animals that would represent the 12 Chinese Zodiac. The first 12 animals to arrive at the heavenly gate will be rewarded a spot.  The Rat got up very early. On his way to the gate, he encountered a river. He had to stop there, owing to the swift current. After waiting a long time, Rat noticed Ox about to cross the river and swiftly jumped into Ox’s ear. The diligent Ox did not mind at all and simply continued. After crossing the river, he raced towards the palace of the Jade Emperor. Suddenly, Rat jumped out of Ox’s ear and dashed to the feet of the Emperor. Rat won first place and Ox was second. Tiger and Rabbit came third and fourth because both are fast and competitive, but Tiger was faster. Dragon was fifth and was immediately noticed by the Jade Emperor, who said Dragon’s son could be sixth. But Dragon’s son didn’t come with him hat day. Just then, Snake came forward and said Dragon was his adoptive father; so, the Snake ranked sixth. Horse and Goat arrived. They were very kind and modest and each let the other go first. The Jade Emperor saw how polite they were and ranked them seventh and eighth. Monkey had fallen well behind. But he jumped between trees and stones, and caught up to be ninth. Last were Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

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