佛祖歷代通載 2.14

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2.14

(7) Suiren Shi. He drilled wood to produce fire. The Classic of Rites says: 'They roasted broomcorn millet and cleaved suckling pigs.' The commentary says: 'In middle antiquity there were not yet cauldrons and steamers; they chose grain and sliced meat, placing them on heated stones to eat.' The Gujin ji says: 'He ruled through the virtue of Wood, reigning for 80,000 years.'

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佛祖歷代通載 — Classical Chinese