Demigod and hero rulers from hero myths—the largest group Chinese myths—are attributed the invention of specific items, practices or traditions. Among the more important of them are Fuxi, the inventor of hunting; Suiren, who invented fire; and Shennong, who invented both agriculture and medicine. The subsequent legendary kings began with the Yellow Emperor (), known as Huangdi, a major culture hero of Chinese civilization whose reign was considered exemplary. Succeeding rulers include some combination of Shaohao, Zhuanxu, Emperor Ku, Emperor Yao and Emperor Shun. Since the late Warring States onwards, early Chinese monarchs have traditionally been ground into the concept of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors; however, the chosen figures of this grouping varies considerably between sources. Generally, most accounts include at least Fuxi and Shennong among the Three Sovereigns as well as the Yellow Emperor, Yao and Shun among the Five Emperors.
Demigod and hero rulers from hero myths—the largest group Chinese myths—are attributed the invention of specific items practices or traditions Among the more important of them are Fuxi the inventor of hunting; Suiren who invented fire; and Shennong who invented both agriculture and medicine The subsequent legendary kings began with the Yellow Emperor () known as Huangdi a major culture hero of Chinese civilization whose reign was considered exemplary Succeeding rulers include some combination of Shaohao Zhuanxu Emperor Ku Emperor Yao and Emperor Shun Since the late Warring States onwards early Chinese monarchs have traditionally been ground into the concept of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors; however the chosen figures of this grouping varies considerably between sources Generally most accounts include at least Fuxi and Shennong among the Three Sovereigns as well as the Yellow Emperor Yao and Shun among the Five Emperors