Chinese History & Mythology
If you’re curious about Chinese myths, legends, and history but don’t know where to start, this is your doorway. I follow a timeline, placing oral traditions and historical threads on the same map. I’ll help you build cultural bearings from scratch. Let Chinese voices guide you through the ancient stories of the East. Chinese mythology and history on a timeline: start from zero, understand more with every episode.
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Chinese History & Mythology
Investiture of the Gods——Five Gates of Fate
The story goes like this:Hwung Fay Hoo， a top general of the Shang Dynasty, came from a family loyal to the throne for generations. However, after the tyrannical King Zhou forced his wife, Lady Jia, to her death,Hwung Fay Hoo， was pushed to the brink. He made the momentous decision to rebel, fleeing the capital Zhaoge to join the virtuous King Wen of Zhou in the west. His escape route took him through the famous "Five Passes." These were not just any passes; they formed a series of formidable fortress-gates guarding the western approaches to the Shang heartland.