In Chinese mythology, Fuxi is the dragon-bodied deity traditionally paired with Nuwa in creation stories.
Fuxi and Nuwa are often represented with human upper bodies and intertwined serpent or dragon tails. They appear together in early Chinese art and later mythology as culture heroes and creators. In some traditions, Nuwa creates humanity, while Fuxi introduces essential institutions and knowledge.
Fuxi is credited with teaching people fishing, hunting, cooking, and animal domestication. He is also traditionally associated with the Eight Trigrams, the foundational symbols of the Book of Changes, or Yijing. These attributions developed over time and differ among texts.
Fuxi should not be confused with Pangu, whose myth explains the separation of heaven and earth, or Shennong, the divine farmer linked with agriculture and herbal medicine. His dragon-like body symbolizes his supernatural status and connection with cosmic order.