Ancient China · Father of Shun

Gu Sou 瞽叟

Dates uncertain

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Overview

The translated histories identify Gu Sou as a family member. This record brings together 1 passage from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Gu Sou 瞽叟 Gu Sou
Descriptive kinship Father of Shun

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Family Member

Life and dates

Attested activity

Family

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  • Parent of Shun (舜)
    Kinship Term: father / 父 · Parentage: biological · Subject Role: son · Object Role: father

Assessments and attributes

References in the histories

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