Shen Nong (mythical figure)

Shen Nong, also known as the Divine Farmer, is a legendary Chinese mythological figure credited with pioneering Chinese agriculture and traditional medicine. According to myth, he discovered how to cultivate crops and identified hundreds of medicinal herbs, laying the foundation for herbal medicine. Traditionally depicted as a wise ruler with a human body and the head of a horned dragon, Shen Nong represents the harmonious relationship between humans and nature. His stories emphasize the importance of agriculture, herbal medicine, and natural understanding, contributing to Chinese cultural and scientific heritage.