Emperor Yao
Legendary Chinese ruler, one of the Five Emperors
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Yao (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Yáo; Wade–Giles: Yao), (traditionally c. 2356-2255) was a legendary Chinese ruler, one of the Three Sovereigns and the Five Emperors. Also known as Taotang Shi (???), he was born Yi Fangxun (???) or Yi Qi (??) as the second son to Emperor Ku and Qingdu (??). He is also known as Tang Yao (??).