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Shennong Tasting Hundreds of Herbs and Being Poisoned by Heartbreak Grass

🐉 Chinese MythologyShennongjia, Hubei, ChinaShennong • Jiang Shinian

Shennong, the Divine Farmer and first Yan Emperor, sought to cure all human ailments by tasting thousands of plants. After discovering countless cures, he accidentally consumed a lethal poison known as Heartbreak Grass. This ultimate sacrifice left behind the foundation of Chinese medicine and the Shennong Bencaojing.

Shennong Teaching the Ancient People How to Cultivate the Five Grains

🐉 Chinese MythologySuizhou, Hubei, ChinaShennong • Jiang Shinian

The Divine Farmer, Shennong, transforms ancient human existence by introducing agriculture and the cultivation of the Five Grains. Through trial, error, and sacrifice, he teaches humanity how to transition from foraging to farming, ensuring food security and societal stability.