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Shennong, Chinese God of Medicine, 5000–4500 BC

Shennong, Chinese deity of medicine, pharmacy and agriculture. The god is seated at the mouth of a cave, dressed in his traditional garb made from leaves, holding in the right hand a branch with leaves and berries, the virtues of which he has been demonstrating. Watercolor from 1920. Shennong is considered to have been one of the Three Sovereigns (also known as "Three Emperors") who lived some 5,000 years ago. Shennong has been thought to have taught the ancient Chinese not only their practices of agriculture, but also the use of herbal drugs.
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Shennong, Chinese God of Medicine, 5000–4500 BC
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Shennong, Chinese deity of medicine, pharmacy and agriculture. The god is seated at the mouth of a cave, dressed in his traditional garb made from leaves, holding in the right hand a branch with leaves and berries, the virtues of which he has been demonstrating. Watercolor from 1920. Shennong is considered to have been one of the Three Sovereigns (also known as "Three Emperors") who lived some 5,000 years ago. Shennong has been thought to have taught the ancient Chinese not only their practices of agriculture, but also the use of herbal drugs.
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2568 x 4044 px | 29.7 MB
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21.7 x 34.2 cm | 8.6 x 13.5 in (300 dpi)
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