Shaodian (Chinese: 少典) was the father of Huangdi (黄帝), the Yellow Emperor according to the Records of the Grand Historian.[1] He started the Youxiong clan (有熊氏), whilst Shaodian's wives were Fubao and Nüdeng of the Youjiao clan. Fubao later gave birth to Huangdi and Nüdeng(女登) gave birth to Yandi.
Shaodian 少典 | |
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Spouse | Fubao Nüdeng |
Issue | Yellow Emperor Yan Emperor |
According to Discourses of the States, Shaodian was a stepfather of the Yellow Emperor:
Lady Hua, the wife of Ye the Great and mother of Fei the Great (also known as Boyi), was said to be either his daughter or descendant.[3]