Yan Emperor

Yan Emperor

The Yan Emperor (zh-cl|c=炎帝|l=Flame Emperor) lived in China about 4,000 years ago.

According to the folk tale, Shennong was the first Chinese tribe. The Yan Emperor was a descendant of Shennong.


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