Shi Kuang
Shi Kuang ( Chinese Shī Kuàng 師曠; "Music Master Kuang") was a famous musician of ancient China during the spring and autumn annals of the Zhou dynasty .
He worked at the court of Duke Ping ( Jin Ping gong晉平公) in the ancient state of Jin and is known for his good hearing. According to legend, he was born without eyes. Many legends were spread about him, including him in the book Zhuangzi , and especially in the rich legends of Zuozhuan .
It is said that he reported the attack by the Qi State Army on Jin State to Duke Ping , and from the bird calls he knew when Qi was withdrawing.
The book called Qínjīng ( Chinese禽 經; "Bird Book"), the earliest ornithological work in China, was ascribed to him, but the work dates from the Tang or Song period.
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| SURNAME | Kuang, Shi |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kuàng, Shī; 師曠 (Chinese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ancient Chinese musicians |
| DATE OF BIRTH | between 8th century BC BC and 6th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | between 8th century BC BC and 5th century BC Chr. |