燧人氏(Suiren)——the discoverer of fire

Suiren

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Suiren, from: The Dragon, Image, and Demon by Hampden C. DuBose, London 1886

Suiren (Chinese: 燧人, pinyin: suì rén), is the discoverer of fire, according to Chinese mythology. He is said to be one of The Three August Ones from ancient Chinese history. Images of Suiren depict him as having three eyes.

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Suiren Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors
Regnal titles
Preceded by Nüwa	Emperor of China	Succeeded by Fuxi
Preceded by Youchao	Emperor of China	Succeeded by Fuxi