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Third of ancient China's mythological emperors and a patron saint of Daoism. According to legend, he was born in 2704 BC and became emperor in 2697. He is remembered as a paragon of wisdom who established a golden age, seeking to create an ideal kingdom in which his people would live in keeping with natural law. Tradition holds that his reign saw the introduction of wooden houses, carts, boats, the bow and arrow, writing, and governmental institutions. His wife was reputed to have taught women how to breed silkworms and weave silk.

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Asian Mythology: Huangdi

Huangdi (Guandi) is usually the famous Yellow Emperor of ancient China. But Huangdi is also the title for emperors in general (see Chiyou, Chinese Emperors). Huangdi was also a popular Chinese god who historically was a late Han dynasty warrior depicted in the Ming dynasty Romance of the Three Kingdoms. As a deity, Huangdi is associated with War and with Justice.

 
 

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