Lucy Crawford
The mythical Chinese ruler Shennong, or “Seung Wan” is one of the Three Sovereigns of ancient China. The Divine Farmer is also known as the Emperor of the Five Grains and is credited with giving the gift of agriculture and herbal medicine to the Chinese people. (Image: thetempletrail via FlickrCC BY-ND 2.0)
Believing that Chinese culture was divinely bestowed on the Three Kings and Five Emperors (三皇五帝Sān huáng wǔ dì), Chinese people consider themselves to be the descendants of Emperors Yan and Huang (炎黃子孫 Yánhuáng zǐsūn). Ruling philosophies and realms evolved over time, moving from the ancient Sovereigns to Emperors and then Kings.
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