从古至今，道教信仰以追求长生为至高无上的目标，而这八位凡人得道的仙人，因各有神通，所以吸引信众敬拜。八位神仙，或称得道仙人，各拥不同的法力和宝物，经常下凡显神通，帮助凡间的好人起死回生，或取恶人性命。八仙可能源自早期道教思想刚刚萌芽的阶段，在公元2——10世纪，因象征长生而备受尊敬。
The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary xian ("immortals") in Chinese mythology. Each immortal's power can be transferred to a vessel that can bestow life or destroy evil. Together, these eight vessels are called the "Covert Eight Immortals". Most of them are said to have been born in the Tang or Song Dynasty. They are revered by the Taoists and are also a popular element in secular Chinese culture. They are said to live on a group of five islands in the Bohai Sea, which includes Mount Penglai.
The Chinese proverb "The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each reveals its divine powers" indicates the situation that everybody shows off their skills and expertise to achieve a common goal.
神秘符号博物馆
The Museum of Mysterious Symbols
