Almost everyone knows that there are twelve zodiac signs in the Chinese astrology, namely rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, মেষ (ram অথবা goat), monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. However, the history of the Chinese zodiac signs, i.e. how they came into existence, is still unknown to the majority. Actually, there is an interesting legend that explains the full story behind the history and origin of the Chinese Zodiac.

The most জনপ্রিয় legend surrounding the origin of Chinese zodiac goes that Jade Emperor decided to hold a swimming race in order to select the জন্তু জানোয়ার that were to be...