Leizu biography of nancy

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Leizu (Chinese: 嫘祖; pinyin: Léi Zǔ), also known as Xi Ling-shi (Chinese: 西陵氏, Wade–Giles Hsi Ling-shih), was a legendary Chinese empress and wife of the Yellow Emperor.

leizu biography of nancy

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Because of her finding of silk and starting the coveted silk industry, Empress Leizu was called the Goddess of Silk.

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Leizu, also known as the Goddess of Silk, occupies a prominent place in Chinese mythology and cultural heritage.

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Leizu, ancient Chinese empress, is hailed as the pioneer of sericulture.