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Er Nü二女

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Er Nü were the daughters of Emperor Yao, who later married Emperor Shun. They were also wives of Emperor Jun and gave birth to the people of Sanshen.

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Er Nü, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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In history ·

Daughters of Yao, married to Shun.

In fiction · Songs of Chu · Bamboo Annals

Daughters of Yao, married to Shun.

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  1. Literature / legend

    Songs of Chu

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  2. Official history

    Bamboo Annals

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    • Emperor ShunspouseEr Nü
    • Emperor Yao (Tang)father-daughterEr Nü
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    1. 帝命二女嫔于舜

      father-daughter · Bamboo Annals, 今本-五帝纪

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Relationship network

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Er NüEr NüEmperor ShunEmperor ShunEmperor Yao (Tang)Emperor Yao (Tang)
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Sources: Songs of Chu, 天问; Bamboo Annals, 今本-五帝纪

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