Millet
Overview
Millet's reading is historical: it is the grain of the north Chinese neolithic and of the earliest ritual accounts, which gives it an ancestral weight.
Meaning
Millet is the oldest of the five grains and the one associated with the tradition's origins — the grain of the earliest accounts.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources list millet among the five grains and associate it with the earliest sacrificial practice.
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FAQ
What does millet symbolize in Chinese tradition?
Millet is the oldest of the five grains and the one associated with the tradition's origins — the grain of the earliest accounts. Millet's reading is historical: it is the grain of the north Chinese neolithic and of the earliest ritual accounts, which gives it an ancestral weight.
What does the millet stand for?
It is one of the standard plants with an agreed reading. Millet is the oldest of the five grains and the one associated with the tradition's origins — the grain of the earliest accounts. The antiquity is the reading — millet carries weight in the tradition because it was there first, not because of any property.
How is millet read in Chinese tradition?
Sources list millet among the five grains and associate it with the earliest sacrificial practice. It is grouped under Earth (土) in the five-element system.
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