The History of China #1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom
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Nov 25, 2013 AI Snips
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Pangu's Creation
- Pangu, a primordial god, transformed into the universe.
- His body parts became various natural elements, creating the world.
Ancient Chinese Cosmology
- Ancient Chinese cosmology viewed heaven as a dome above a square earth.
- This structure aligns with descriptions found in later oracle bones and ancient texts.
Fuxi's Reign
- Fuxi, the first sovereign, taught hunting, fishing, and sacrifices.
- He wrote the Yiching after copying markings from a dragon horse or turtle.