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Chinese Myths
Pangu, Lord of Man, Heaven and Earth and the 8 Trigrams
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History
7th Grade
01/14/2008

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Pangu
Definition
Chinese legends say that Pangu was 1st man. He lived to 18,000 years. He spent his life creating the earth and sky. When he died, his tears became the Yellow and Yangzi Rivers. His words became the thunder and his breath became the wind
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Lord of Heaven
Definition
Lord of Heaven lived to 18,000 years. He had 12 heads, a serpent body and beast feet. His role was to prepare the Earth for Humans. All three lords were equally powerful
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Lord of Man
Definition
He lived to 45,600 years. He solved problems. LOM slew all drags and flying beasts. He taught people how to wear clothes and build their homes in high tree so they would be safe. He taught them how to fish from the trees.
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Lord of Earth
Definition
He lived to 18,000 years. He had 12 heads, a serpent body and beast feet. His role was to prepare the Earth for humans.
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Eight Trigrams
Definition
Marsh,
Fire
Wind
Mountain
Water
Earth
Heaven
Thunder
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