• Mythological Events E6 | The First Dynasty: From Great Yu to King Jie

  • Jan 12 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Mythological Events E6 | The First Dynasty: From Great Yu to King Jie

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  • The First Dynasty: From Great Yu to King Jie

    The story of how China's first dynasty rose from Yu's triumph over the floods, and fell through King Jie's tyranny, marking the transition from mythological to historical China.

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    Key Historical Concepts Tian Ming (天命) [tian-ming]

    Divine right to rule based on virtue and good governance

    Significance: Fundamental concept in Chinese political philosophy

    Er Li Tou (二里头) [er-li-tou]

    Archaeological site believed to be the Xia capital

    Significance: Bridge between mythology and historical record

    Yi Yin (伊尹) [yi-yin]

    Legendary advisor to Tang of Shang

    Significance: Model of wise counselor in Chinese tradition

    Exploring Dynasty & Power

    • How does the transition from merit-based to hereditary succession reflect changes in early Chinese society?

    • What parallels can we draw between the fall of the Xia Dynasty and other historical examples of dynastic decline?

    • How do archaeological discoveries like Erlitou help us understand the relationship between myth and history?

    • What role does the concept of the Mandate of Heaven play in Chinese political thought?
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