According to the legend, Yao became the ruler at 20 and died at 119 when he passed his throne to Shun the Great, to whom he had given his two daughters in marriage.
Conform legendei, Yao a devenit domnitor la vîrsta 20 și a murit la 119 ani, când a trecut la tronul Marii Shun, cărora le-a dat două fiice ale sale în căsătorie.