Fuxi

Fuxi (Chinese: 伏羲; pinyin: Fúxī) is a cultural hero and deity in Chinese mythology, often credited with creating the first system of writing, the invention of fishing and hunting, and the establishment of marriage and family structures. He is traditionally depicted with the body of a man and the head of an ox, symbolizing his role as a cultural and agricultural innovator. Fuxi is also associated with the Yijing (I Ching), the ancient Chinese divination text, and is considered one of the San Huang (Three Sovereigns), a group of mythological rulers who shaped the early development of Chinese civilization. In Hebrew, Fuxi can be translated as פוּשִׁי. In Japanese, he is known as Fukki (伏羲), and in Korean, he is referred to as Bokhwa (복하). Fuxi's consort and sister, Nüwa, is another prominent figure in Chinese mythology, often depicted alongside him in ancient art and literature.