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Chinese Zodiac
Traditional · legend ~2000 BC
What it is
A cycle of 12 animals and 5 elements based on the Chinese lunar calendar.
Method
The sexagenary cycle combines 12 animals with 5 elements, creating 60 combinations.
Molino's review
The ~2000 BC origin is legend, not a documented date. Solid historical evidence for the system starts in the Han dynasty (from ~206 BC).
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