The passage primarily emphasizes the idea that: 

A. The animals that are included in the Chinese Zodiac calendar all had to find ways to reach the Emperor’s Palace.
B. The Chinese Zodiac calendar is correct in the long run, but somewhat distorted on a year-to-year basis.
C. The Chinese Zodiac calendar is surrounded by myths and legends that still permeate Chinese society today.
D. According to the Chinese Zodiac, the animal one is born under will directly influence that person’s personality.