Moon Rabbit (Maya Tradition)

The Moon rabbit is associated with the markings on the near side of the Moon in various Eastern Asian and indigenous American cultures.

In some traditions, it's described as pounding ingredients for elixir or rice cakes, while others depict dark markings on the near side of the Moon. In Chinese folklore, Yutu is a companion to the Moon goddess Chang'e, but this may be a separate entity.

Pounds elixir or medicine for mortals and occasionally foodstuffs in various cultural traditions: - Pounds ingredients for elixir or rice cakes in Chinese folklore. - Pounds ingredients for mochi or tteok in Japanese and Korean folklore. - Pounds the elixir of immortality in Vietnamese folklore.