Food, Folklore, and the Ghost-Catching God Behind Black Myth: Zhong Kui

The story of Zhong Kui centers around a spiritual order, traditional practices, and controlling the world of spirits. In Chinese stories, food and cooking often show who people are and how different worlds connect. Considering this, the game Black Myth: Zhong Kui‘s emphasis on cooking fits perfectly with the mythology surrounding Zhong Kui, and it’s a key way the game can create a believable and immersive world.





