Youchao

In this article, we will further explore the topic of Youchao, a topic that has captured the attention of academics, professionals, and enthusiasts alike in recent years. Since its emergence, Youchao has aroused great interest in various fields, generating debates and reflections that have contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge in areas such as science, technology, culture and society in general. Throughout these pages, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of Youchao, analyzing its different facets, its impact and its relevance in the current context. From its origins to its possible future developments, we will embark on a journey of discovery and understanding that will allow us to appreciate the importance and potential of Youchao in the contemporary world.

Youchao
有巢
Art of Youchao
Reign200 years
BornChaohu, Anhui
IssueSuiren
FatherPangu

Youchao (Chinese: 有巢, lit. "Nest-Owner") is the inventor of houses and buildings, according to ancient Chinese mythology.[1][2] He is said to have been one of The Three August Ones in ancient China. He is an obscure figure, also known as Da Chao (大巢).[3] Tradition holds that he ruled over China for 200 years from 3162–2962 BC. .[citation needed] According to Han Feizi, people could avoid harm from animals with the help of buildings made from wood, which was taught by Youchao.[4]

There is the legend of the Four Clans (四氏), who took part in creating the world. The four members are Youchao, Suiren, Fuxi and Shennong.[5]

References

Citations

  1. ^ Youchao Building Tree Houses
  2. ^ Shuyang Su: A Reader on China. Steven Wallech, Craig Hendricks, Anne Lynne Negus, Peter Wan, Touraj Daryaee: World History, A Concise Thematic Analysis: a Concise Thematic Analysis.
  3. ^ Deming An, Handbook of Chinese Mythology
  4. ^ Han Feizi ,chapter 42, "five moths(五蠹)"
  5. ^ 王恆偉. (2005) (2006) 中國歷史講堂 #1 遠古至春秋. 中華書局. ISBN 962-8885-24-3. pp. 4–7.

Sources

  • Christie, Anthony (1968). Chinese Mythology. Feltham: Hamlyn Publishing. ISBN 0600006379
  • Hawkes, David, translator and introduction (2011 ). Qu Yuan et al., The Songs of the South: An Ancient Chinese Anthology of Poems by Qu Yuan and Other Poets. London: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-14-044375-2
  • Yang, Lihui and Deming An, with Jessica Anderson Turner (2005). Handbook of Chinese Mythology. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-533263-6