Momu
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Momu is a Chinese goddess and legendary empress who was the fourth wife of the Yellow Emperor. Tradition states that she invented the mirror. The Yellow Emperor granted her the official position of "Fang Xiangshi" and used her appearance to drive away evil spirits.
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When
- First attested
- 2700 BCE
- Attested period
- -2700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in Chinese tradition as the fourth wife of the Yellow Emperor.
Relationships
- consort of
- Yellow Emperor
- serves
- Yellow Emperor, Zeus
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (3)
Source passages
“According to legend, Momu created the first mirror used by mankind. People in the palace often dressed by a pool of water to see their reflections. Since Momu felt that she was ugly, she didn't dress by the water, or show her face casually on festivals. She only knew to work for the Yellow Emperor all day.”
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