Emperor Ku

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Who is Emperor Ku?

Kù, usually referred to as Dì Kù, also known as Gaoxin or Gāoxīn Shì, was one of the Five Emperors of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of Chinese mythology: some sources treat Ku as a semi-historical figure, while others make fantastic mythological or religious claims about him. Besides varying in their degree of historicizing Ku, the various sources also differ in what specific stories about him they focus on, so that putting together the various elements of what is known regarding Ku results in a multifaceted story.

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on July 23, 2013

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