Houji 后稷
History × Myth
Ancestor of the Zhou dynasty, ancient agricultural deity, taught people to sow all grains.
In history — Records of the Grand Historian
Founding ancestor of Zhou, skilled in farming, appointed as agricultural minister by Yao, enfeoffed at Tai by Shun.
In myth — Investiture of the Gods · Classic of Mountains and Seas
Son of Emperor Jun, brought down all grains, buried in the wilds of Duguang, sowed all grains.
Relationship network
- grandparent-grandchildHouji → Shu Junmyth · Classic of Mountains and Seas, 海內經
- father-son← Di Jun → Houjimyth · Classic of Mountains and Seas, 大荒西經
- ancestorHouji → King Wen of Zhouhist · Records of the Grand Historian, Annals of Zhou