Yu Gong

GPTKB entity

Statements (14)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs The Foolish Old Man
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:Liezi
gptkbp:culturalSignificance referenced in Chinese literature and education
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yu Gong
gptkbp:influenced Chinese idiom 'Yu Gong moves the mountains'
gptkbp:notableFor moving mountains
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Chinese_folk_religion
gptkbp:storySummary An old man attempts to move mountains blocking his village, inspiring the gods with his persistence.
gptkbp:symbolizes perseverance
determination
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yu_Gong_commentary
gptkb:Yu-Gung
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8