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Lac Long Quan

king of Vietnam
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Lac Long Quan is a legendary figure in Vietnamese history, considered the first truly Vietnamese king. According to myth, he was the son of Kinh Duong and the Dragon Lord of the Sea's daughter. He married Au Co, a Chinese immortal, and together they had 100 sons. The couple later separated, with Au Co taking 50 sons to the mountains and Lac Long Quan keeping the other 50 to rule the lowlands. His eldest son became the first of the Hung kings, founding Vietnam's first dynasty and establishing the Vietnamese nation. These legends symbolize the fusion of northern and southern peoples and those from the mountains and coast.12

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  1. Vietnam - Legendary kingdoms
  2. history of Vietnam - Legendary kingdoms

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