Who does the Ox(牛) symbolize in East Asia? (Part 1) Let's explore the use of the 'ox' symbolism in East Asia to express identity dissatisfaction. I. The Flame Emperor Shennong(炎帝 神農), "Jiang(姜)", and "Qiang(羌)" II. The Connection between Jin(辰), Ye(濊), Qiang(羌), and Jiang(姜) III. Jiang Taigong(姜太公)'s Jiang Qi(姜齊) IV. Laozi