Du Kang
Inventor of fermented drink in Chinese legend, and the deified patron of winemakers in China and Japan
Du Kang, sometimes identified with Shao Kang, is one of the figures credited with the invention of alcoholic beverages in Chinese legend. He became the deified patron of winemakers in China and Japan (Tōji).
Du Kang is read about 37 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 4 August 2026
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Grain wines were an important part of ancient Chinese rites and court culture, but their invention cannot be reliably attributed to a single person.