ABSTRACT
The beginning of Chinese history is buried in the profoundest mystery and obscurity. The first figure that appears on the horizon of Chinese history is P'an-ku. There is absolutely nothing known as to how this mythical personage originated, and yet he lives to-day in the popular mind as the man that first gave the heavens and the earth the shape they have ever since retained. It is believed by many scholars that they started from the neighbourhood of the Caspian Sea, and travelling eastwards they in due time reached the waters of the Yellow River. As the people grew in numbers and in strength they diverged in all directions, east, west, north and south, extending their rule and consolidating their power. The compilers of legendary history have made P'an-ku to be the first developed figure that appeared out of chaos.
