#1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom
The History of China
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The History of the Shennong and Yellow Emperors
Huang Yi reigned over his land for a hundred years, taking four wives and fathering twenty-five sons. Approaching the end of his life, he was visited by two legendary creatures. The Chilean would only appear during the imminent arrival or passing of an august ruler/visionary. Though this might sound ominous, it was actually taken as a sign of good fortune, prosperity, and serenity. Next time, we'll delve into the second phase of China's origin story, the period of legendary kings known as the Wu Di, or five emperors.
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