Shaohao

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Shaohao (少昊) is credited by some as being one of the Five Emperors of ancient Chinese mythology.

The son of the Yellow Emperor Huang Di, Shaohao is the leader of the Yi people, where he shifted their capital to Shandong Qufu. Ruling for eighty-four years, he is succeeded by his nephew Zhuanxu.

Three August Ones and Five Emperors
Preceded by
Yellow Emperor
Emperor of China Succeeded by
Zhuanxu
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