Ancient China · Rebel

Chiyou 蚩尤

Dates uncertain

Passages
3
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Chiyou as a rebel and warlord. This record brings together 3 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Chiyou 蚩尤 Chiyou
Personal name Chiyou 蚩尤 Chiyou

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Rebel
  • Warlord

Life and dates

Death

Attested activity

Source notes

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 1Annals of the Five Emperors · 3 passages