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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Episodes
29 episodes
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Investiture of the Gods——Zhao Gong Ming
Suddenly Zhao Gongming threw the Golden Flood-Dragon Shears into the air. The shears transformed into two golden dragons glowing like fire, creatures born from the essence of heaven and earth, shining with the sun and moon’s spirit.
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Episode 29
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Investiture of the Gods—— Golden Flood-Dragon
At that moment, Yuan Heavenly Lord burst out in fury, riding his deer straight from the camp. He shouted, “Grand Preceptor Wen, hold your hand! Let me avenge them first!”Wen reined in his qilin and watched him charge ahead.This...
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Episode 28
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Investiture of the Gods——Ding-Feng Pearl
On Wen Taishi’s side, he and the ten Daoists returned to camp and laid out a banquet. Wen Taishi raised his cup and asked, “Fellow Daoists, what can these Ten Formations really do? Can Jiang-Zi-Ya break them?”Qin Tianjun laughed. “...
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Episode 27
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Investiture of the Gods—— The Ten Formations
He climbed up the city tower and looked south. What he saw was breathtaking— across the mountains and open fields, killing intent filled the sky, and iron-armored horses formed endless rows. The whole earth g...
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Episode 26
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Investiture of the Gods——Wen’s March
Wen Taishi called upon the Four Demon Generals of the Mo Family from Jiameng Pass. The four brothers, each with their deadly treasures—Green-Cloud Sword, Primordial Umbrella, Jade Pee-Pah, and the spirit beast Flower-Fox Marten—launched t...
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Episode 25
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Investiture of the Gods——The Four Mo Brothers
Guangfa Tianzun smiled and said, “This is the will of Heaven. It should be so. Man cannot change it.”An hour or two later, Guangfa Tianzun said to Jin-zha, “Go down the mountain with your master’s elder uncle. Go help the western lands, whi...
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Episode 24
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40:00
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Investiture of the Gods——Death of Jiang Ziya
Jiang-Zi-Ya made his way back, someone behind him suddenly shouted his name.So who was this person calling him from behind? Let’s continue the story.Jiang-Zi-Ya reached Qilin Cliff when he heard the shout: “Jiang-Zi-Ya!” He remembered h...
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Episode 23
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32:04
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Investiture of the Gods——Zhou vs Shang Battle
After several days, he arrived in Xi Qi, entered the Prime Minister’s residence, and dropped to his knees before Jiang-Zi-Ya: “The Prime Minister’s plan was flawless! I have safely brought my whole family out. This life-saving grace, I will nev...
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Episode 22
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Investiture of the Gods——A Trap Within Xi Qi
Before long, a cloud of dust rose ahead. A column of soldiers marched forward, banners snapping in the wind, spears and blades packed tightly together. Nuh-zhah thought: “I can’t just attack for no reason. I’ll need an excuse.”S...
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Episode 21
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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...
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Episode 20
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Investiture of the Gods——Huang Feihu's betrayal
Zhou to rise against King Zhou’s cruel rule? Let’s continue today’s story.It was the first day of the New Year. After the ministers had finished paying their respects in court, King Zhou returned to the inner palace. By custom, on this d...
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Episode 19
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Investiture of the Gods——The Death of Je Chang
After I die, even if the king is without virtue, never let anyone stir you to ‘a minister attacking his lord.’ If you break this, I will have no face to see you in the underworld.
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Episode 18
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Investiture of the Gods——Grand Preceptor Wen Returns
On the deer terrace, Dah-Gee sat drinking with King Zhou. She suddenly changed her look: no longer bright and glowing, but pale and delicate, with just a trace of charm.King Zhou kept stealing glances at her. She asked softly,...
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Episode 17
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Investiture of the Gods——Demon Banquet
Wu Ji ran to the stream and saw Jiang-Zi-Ya sitting alone under the willow trees, fishing rod in hand, lines drifting in the green water, his lips murmuring poems.Wu Ji rushed up, calling out: “Master Jiang! Master Jiang!”
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Episode 16
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Investiture of the Gods——Lei Zhen Zi
When the ministers heard that King Zhou had pardoned Jee-Chang, they were all relieved. But Jee-Chang was still grieving for Bo Yi Kao. He sighed, “My child, you should have stayed in Zhou, far away from Zhao Ge City. But you didn’t listen, and...
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Episode 15
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Investiture of the Gods—— Father Ate His Son
Then Bo Yi Kao said, “My father Jee-Chang has been locked up for seven years. I want to go to Zhao Ge City and trade our family treasures for his freedom.”His soldiers tried to stop him. They said, “Your father once said that a...
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Episode 14
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Investiture of the Gods—— Terrifying Punishments
One day, King Zhou of Shang drank with Dah-Gee on the tower. Half drunk, Dah-Gee danced and sang to please him. She was very beautiful—before entering the palace she was famous for beauty. Now, with Dah-Gee replacing the queen, she was the most...
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Episode 13
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Investiture of the Gods—— Jiang Zi Ya
We have told stories from Investiture of the Gods for a long time. There is one person who runs through the whole story: Jiang-Zi-Ya. Today we finally talk about him.
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Episode 12
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Investiture of the Gods—— Shrine to Ash, Lotus to Body
Last time, we ended with Nuh-zhah giving up his own life to keep the Four Dragon Kings from flooding Chen Tang Pass. He chose to pay for the deaths of the yaksha and the Third Prince so the people wouldn’t suffer.And like I sa...
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Episode 11
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Investiture of the Gods—— The Demon Boy Descends
At the end of the last episode, we mentioned Li Jing, the commander at Chen Tang Pass. His wife, Lady Yin, gave birth to a strange flesh ball. Thinking it was a monster, Li Jing drew his sword to destroy it. But then, the ball split open, an...
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Episode 10
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45:45
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Investiture of the Gods——Shang on the Brink
Do you still remember the old veteran official we mentioned earlier—Shang Rong? When Prince Yin Jyow was captured and brought back to Zhao Ge City, Shang Rong followed along as well. Earlier, we said that Shang Rong had already asked for early ...
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Episode 9
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33:43
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Investiture of the Gods——Princes Vanish, Hero Arrives
After narrowly escaping the palace, Yin Jyow and Yin Hong fled to seek protection from Hwung Fay Hoo.So just who is Hwung Fay Hoo? And why did the princes believe he was the one who could shield them from the king’s wrath?<...
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Episode 8
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24:22
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Investiture of the Gods——Burning the Minister, Gouging the Eyes
In short, it’s a grand epic of war, magic, betrayal, and redemption. It lays the foundation of Chinese mythology. And if you love big fantasy worlds full of countless characters and insane magical battles, you’ll definitely enjoy the universe o...
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Episode 7
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23:40
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Chinese Mythology—— Investiture of the Gods
Last time, we talked about the last king of the Sha dynasty — King Jie.He was famous — but for all the wrong reasons: cruelty, partying too much, and ignoring his people.And honestly? History shows us a clear lesson:When a ...
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Episode 6
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