Fuxi

alternative Fu Xi · alternative dated Fu Hsi · alternative dated Fu-hsi · alternative obsolete Fo Hi · alternative obsolete Fo-hi · alternative obsolete Fo-Hi · alternative obsolete Fo-Hsi · alternative obsolete Fo-hsi · alternative obsolete Fou Hi · alternative obsolete Fou-hi · alternative obsolete Fohy

1. Chinesehuman sciencesA legendary ancient Chinese ruler and culture hero, typically the brother of Nüwa.

   The Chineſe ſay that Fo-hi, the Founder of their Monarchy, fix’d his Court in this Province; and began his Reign about the Year 2952, according to ſome Authors, whoſe Opinion if true confirms the Chronology of the Septuagint.

   [1738, J. B. Du Halde, “PROVINCE VII. HO-NAN.”, in A Description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary, Together with the Kingdoms of Korea, and Tibet, volume I, London, page 102

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   Tianshui, the birthplace of Fuxi, and a hub for Fuxi culture, has a long standing tradition of worshiping Fuxi. In 1988, the Tianshui Municipal Government officially initiated the public ceremony for Fuxi worship with its scale and influence continuously growing.

   2025 June 26, Caroline Wu, 0:21 from the start, in Ancient Fuxi culture shines in modern Gansu, CGTN, via YouTube, archived from the original on 21 Apr 2026