The shu ye of Genji Shang -- [Entrance ] [Courtyard ] [Library ] [Study ]
dragonB.gif

An early cricket chirps,
then pauses;
the dying lamp gutters
then flares again.
Outside my window
I know it is raining--
the leaves of the banana
first know its drumming.

Empress Wu Zetian- Tang Dynasty China (625-705 AD)

Ancient China Simplified

Timeline: Ancient Chinese Military History

The Three August Ones

The Three August Ones, sometimes known as the Three Sovereigns, were said to be god-kings or demigods who used their magical powers to improve the lives of their people.
Because of their lofty virtue they lived to a great age and ruled over a period of great peace.

The Heavenly King, who ruled for 18,000 years
The Earthly King, who ruled for 11,000 years
The Human King, who ruled for 45,600 years

Fuxi
Nüwa
Shennong

Fuxi and Nüwa are the god and goddess husband and wife credited with being the ancestors of humankind after a devastating flood and Shennong is the god who invented farming and is the first to use herb for medical use.





0 Articles

Sort by: Recently Published | Title | Featured

Genji's Cashbox
Current Amount in My Cashbox:
4,695 strti.



Social Summary

Recent Social Posts























Copyright 2002-2008 AncientWorlds LLC | Code of Conduct and Terms of Service | Contact Us! | The AncientWorlds Staff