Shennong
Chinese · deity · mythic · deity
Ox-headed Flame Emperor and Divine Farmer, founder of agriculture and herbal medicine.
Domains
Powers
- Invent the plough and farming
- Test medicinal herbs on his own body
Epithets
Sources
- Huainanzi, 2nd c. BCE
- Sima Qian, Shiji, c. 94 BCE
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