Cancong (Chinese: 蚕丛; pinyin: Cáncóng; also written as 蠶叢) is a semi-legendary figure and king associated with the ancient Shu kingdom, located in present-day Sichuan, China. Often recognized for his distinctive physical feature of “bulging eyes,” Cancong is celebrated in both Chinese mythology and history as a pivotal figure in the establishment of Shu culture and civilization.
