rabbit in the moon
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, rabbit in the moon has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025).
The Moon rabbit, Moon hare or Jade rabbit is a mythical figure in both East Asian and indigenous American folklore, based on interpretations that identify the dark markings on the near side of the Moon as a rabbit or hare. In East Asian mythology, the rabbit is seen as pounding with a mortar and pestle, but the contents of the mortar differ among Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese folklore. In Chinese folklore, the rabbit, Yutu, is often portrayed as a companion of the Moon goddess Chang'
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Folklore / Cultural studies |
Who talks about rabbit in the moon on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up rabbit in the moon; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Rice is Nice | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is rabbit in the moon mentioned alongside?
rabbit in the moon is most often mentioned alongside Sushi Rice, lead and South Asia.
Mentioned together: Sushi Rice, lead, South Asia, red bean paste, ube condensed milk, Gwyneth Paltro, polished rice, Risotto, stuffodcast@iheartradio.com, Consumer Reports