Elephant was said to participate in Chinese zodiac race too, but run away finally because rat got into it trunk. Some say the animals were request to have a swimming race, or a simple race. It is also said that cat hope rat could get there early and sign up on behalf, but rat completely forgot it or do that intentionally. Some say it was the Yellow Emperor who intended to select twelve guards. Then what is the 12 animals of Chinese zodiac in order? Following Rat, Ox, are Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.Ībout this simple story, there are different editions. The ox was happy thinking that he would be the first sign of the years, but the rat had already slid in front, and became the first lucky animal of the Chinese zodiac. He made the straightforward ox carry him on condition that he sang for the ox. In order not to fall behind, he thought up a good idea. On the way, he encountered the ox that ran much faster. On that day, the rat got up very early and very early and rushed to the gathering site. The Jade Emperor (The Emperor in Heaven in Chinese folklore) ordered that animals would be designated as calendar signs and the twelve that arrived first would be selected. This is the most widespread Chinese zodiac legend. The Great Race Story of the Chinese Zodiac
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