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Chinese History & Mythology

✨Ancient Chinese myths and history told through a clear, immersive timeline. Discover gods, heroes, and legends in a calm, story-driven journey. ✨If you’re fascinated by Chinese mythology, legends, and history—but don’t know where to begin—this podcast is your gateway. ✨Guided by a clear chronological timeline, I weave together oral traditions, ancient stories, and historical context to help you build a deep and coherent understanding of Chinese culture from the ground up. ✨Each episode brings you

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46:26

Investiture of the Gods——Get Married

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/31

At Deng Jiugong’s camp, night had just fallen and the lanterns flickered in the darkness. Tu Xing Sun had returned after the victory celebration, still full of energy. Deng Jiugong saw how confident he was and asked, “General Tu, who did you defeat today?” Tu Xing Sun proudly told the story of how he “captured Yang Jian,” exaggerating it a little more with each sentence. After hearing it, Deng Jiugong said admiringly, “Great, great! If we can take Xiqi soon and return to cou...

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40:48

Investiture of the Gods——Tu Xing Sun

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/29

Wen Taishi led his broken troops for more than twenty li. Wen Taishi recognized him at once—Yunn Jong Zuh of Yuzhu Cave on Zhongnan Mountain. He bowed. “Daoist, why are you here?” Yunn Jong Zuh said calmly, “By Ran-Deng Daoren’s order, I’ve waited here a long time. I even forged a special treasure for you. This place is Jue-Long Ridge—the ‘ending’ ridge. Your road has ended. Why not surrender now?” Send us a text Support the show

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39:54

Investiture of the Gods——The Three Ladies

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/27

The three ladies and the two female Daoists went to the rear camp and drew an array on the ground with white clay. “This is the starting point; that is the end. The pattern hides Heaven’s secrets—life and death are both written here. Outside, it’s laid out by the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams; the entrances and exits, advance and retreat, are all set with care. It may look like only six hundred men, but the changes inside are more complex than an army of a million. Even immortals who ...

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44:16

Investiture of the Gods——Zhao Gong Ming

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/24

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. They twisted and crossed in the sky—head to head, tail to tail—snapping open and shut like the jaws of gods. Anyone caught between them, even a celestial immortal, would be sliced clean in two. Ran-Deng saw the twin dragons diving toward him, the...

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49:25

Investiture of the Gods—— Golden Flood-Dragon

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/22

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 Yuan Heavenly Lord, a sorcerer from Jyeh Jee-ow and one of Wen’s own commanders, stopped before the formation and called out, “Who dares come and break my Ice-Frost Formation?” Send us a text Support the show

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58:20

Investiture of the Gods——Ding-Feng Pearl

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/20

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. “That old man? He can’t. His cultivation is far too shallow. He said he could break them only to buy time. Listen—my first array is called the Heaven-Cutting Formation. My master derived it from the primordial breath of Heaven and Earth. Inside are three hidde...

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37:43

Investiture of the Gods—— The Ten Formations

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/17

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 glimmered with blades and spears. Send us a text Support the show

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47:53

Investiture of the Gods——Wen’s March

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/15

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 their first attack. West Qi suffered a crushing defeat. Nine generals fell, the army scattered, and the city was surrounded. sures all through the night, but at dawn, Zhou still stood unharmed. Send us a text Support the show

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40:00

Investiture of the Gods——The Four Mo Brothers

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/13

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, which is Zhou. I will come soon.” Send us a text Support the show

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32:04

Investiture of the Gods——Death of Jiang Ziya

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/10

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 his master’s warning—no matter who called, he must not respond. So he pretended not to hear, kept walking, even prepared to slip away with earth magic. But the caller grew impatient, calling out again: “Jiang-Zi-Ya! Jiang Prime Minister!” After several unanswe...

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32:24

Investiture of the Gods——Zhou vs Shang Battle

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/08

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 never forget.” Jiang-Zi-Ya only nodded, saying: “Wen Taishi will surely send troops against us soon. We must prepare in advance.” Back in Zhao Ge, Wen Taishi was still uneasy: “Why did Han Rong not deliver grain? How could he dare disobey my orders? There ...

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40:00

Investiture of the Gods——A Trap Within Xi Qi

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/06

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.” So he planted his spear across the road, spun his Wind-Fire Wheels, and sang a teasing tune as he blocked the path. A scout galloped back: “My lord! There’s a child standing in the road!” Send us a text Support the show

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34:00

Investiture of the Gods——Five Gates of Fate

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/03

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...

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24:38

Investiture of the Gods——Huang Feihu's betrayal

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/10/01

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 day, the wives of all the nobles and ministers would also enter the palace to offer New Year’s greetings to the queen. Hwung Fay Hoo’s wife, Lady Jia, came according to ritual. In the western palace, Lady Huang—Hwung Fay Hoo’s younger sister and the king’s fav...

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Investiture of the Gods——The Death of Je Chang

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/09/29

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. Send us a text Support the show

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35:39

Investiture of the Gods——Grand Preceptor Wen Returns

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/09/26

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, “Why does Your Majesty keep looking at this ruined face of mine?” Send us a text Support the show

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33:03

Investiture of the Gods——Demon Banquet

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/09/24

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!” Jiang-Zi-Ya looked back: “Ah, the woodcutter from the other day. So—you’ve killed a man, haven’t you?” Send us a text Support the show

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30:00

Investiture of the Gods——Lei Zhen Zi

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/09/22

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 now you’ve met with disaster. Even a sage would not eat his own child’s flesh, yet as a father, I had no choice but to swallow it.” Send us a text Support the show

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26:47

Investiture of the Gods—— Father Ate His Son

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/09/19

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 after seven years he would return by himself. If you go, it would mean you disobey him. Better to send scouts to check first. You must not take this risk.” Send us a text Support the show

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30:04

Investiture of the Gods—— Terrifying Punishments

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/09/17

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 powerful woman in the palace. She called the other ladies and maids to watch and clap. Only seventy-plus palace maids didn’t clap, and there were tear marks under their eyes. Send us a text Support the show

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