Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors
Refers to a group of mythological rulers and cultural heroes in ancient Chinese tradition, often cited in discussions of early Chinese history and philosophy.
In Chinese mythology, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are considered ideal rulers of antiquity.
From Chinese 三皇五帝 (Sān Huáng Wǔ Dì), a traditional grouping of legendary sage-kings in Chinese mythology.