Sun Hanhua 孫寒華 | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | Unknown Fuchun County, Yangzhou, Eastern Wu |
| Died | Unknown Mount Maoshan, Eastern Wu (legendary) |
| Religion | Taoism |
| Parent | Sun Xi (father) |
| Dynasty | Eastern Wu |
| Organization | |
| Temple | Maoshan Chongxi Temple |
| Senior posting | |
| Period in office | Three Kingdoms period |
Disciples
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| Post | Taoist Practitioner |
Sun Hanhua (孫寒華, birth and death dates unknown) was a female Taoist during the Three Kingdoms period in the state of Eastern Wu, which was located in present-day China. She hailed from Fuchun County in Yangzhou, Wu Commandery. Her grandfather was Sun Ben, a distant cousin of Sun Quan (the founder of Eastern Wu) while her father was Sun Xi.[1] She was said to have been a disciple of Du Qi.[2]
Sun Hanhua, a historical figure whose life is primarily enshrouded in the annals of Taoist legends, has garnered mention in various historical accounts. Notably, her presence is conspicuously absent from the canonical "Records of the Three Kingdoms," a foundational historical text. Instead, her narrative has been pieced together from alternative historical records and the rich tapestry of legends surrounding her life as a Taoist practitioner. These narratives collectively illuminate her legacy and contribution to the historical milieu of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms era. Some of the mentions say that Hualao Mountain is where the granddaughter of the founder of the state of Wu achieved immortality, that granddaughter would be Sun Hanhua..[3]
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- ^ Sun Xi may also be identified as the son of Sun Ben, which is another name for Sun Quan. In "Zhen Gao, Volume Thirteen," it is noted that Sun Hanhua was the daughter of Sun Ben, also known as Sun Xi, who was the son of Sun Quan, the King of Shanyin. The discrepancy in names might be attributed to a nickname. Sun Quan had four sons, none of whom were named Sun Xi, and only Sun Lin, Sun An, Sun Xi, and Sun Ji are recorded. Sun Xi might have been an alternative name, or it could be a reference to a royal title.
- ^ In the "Yunji Qiqian," Du Qi is described as a native of Jingzhao (modern-day Xi'an), who crossed the Yangtze River to join Sun Ce and later served Sun Quan as the Commandant of Trustworthiness. In the second year of the Huangwu era (AD 223), he began studying Taoist arts under Jie Yan and excelled at the Huangbai Method, allowing him to become adept at concealing his presence. He eventually took up residence east of Maoshan Mountain, and while he lived with his disciples, they engaged in woodcutting and mountain trading, with the outside world remaining unaware of their activities.
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