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San-huang

by Micha F. Lindemans
The name of three legendary Chinese emperors, namely Fu Xi, Shen-nung, and Yen-ti. The period of the rule is variously given as 2852 - 2697 BCE or 2592 - 2490 BCE. The name means "three nobles".

They were succeeded by the Wu-di, the five legendary emperors.

The name of San-huang in traditional Chinese format.
The name of San-huang in traditional Chinese format.

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