The Year of the Rat is upon us and it's interesting to know how and why this tiny mammal is the first in the Chinese zodiac. FMTNews CNY
The rat is believed to be the first animal in the Chinese zodiac due to its self-serving and cunning personality.
But how is it that the rat, a common pest, got the prestigious position of being the first animal of the Chinese zodiac cycle? Legend has it that the Jade Emperor issued a decree to all animals that the first 12 that reached him first would be awarded a place in the zodiac calendar, the order dependent on whom arrived first.The first to set out were best friends, the rat and the cat.Both of them feared that they would drown in the fast-flowing river if they tried crossing it.The ox obliged and they climbed aboard while the ox lumbered through the water.
The Jade Emperor was then greeted by the dragon, who could have easily won the first place due to its speed, but it had stopped to bring rain to a drought-ridden village.Afterwards, the horse emerged but upon its rival, the snake unravelled itself from around its legs and gave it such a fright, delaying its arrival just enough for the snake to take the sixth place.
And finally, came the pig, who had nearly missed out on the 12th spot due to the fact it had taken a nap after snacking half-way through the race. The Chinese zodiac myth states that due to the rat’s treachery, it has since been constantly pursued by descendants of the cat.
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