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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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52.The Zhou Dynasty —— Tao Te Ching & The Art of War

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/17

Today we will divide the episode into two major partsIn the first part we talk about the Tao Te Ching We will look at what Lao Zi was resisting and whether the idea of wu wei means doing nothing or something very different In the second part we talk about The Art of War and why this book, praised by military academies around the world, is far more than a guide for fighting battles

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51.The Zhou Dynasty and its history

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/15

After King Wu defeated the Shang, his biggest challenges were not “How do we beat the last king?”They were two much more complicated questions: First, the Zhou territory was now even larger than the Shang’s. How do you manage such a huge space? Second, how do you stop yourself from repeating the same mistakes that destroyed the Shang dynasty?

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50.Investiture of the Gods——The Postscript

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/12

The next morning, the official in charge of meals from the Imperial Kitchen hurried to the southern outskirts and set up a grand feast on a wide open field.The feast was called the Nine-Dragon Banquet—fine dishes, good wine—prepared just to send off the seven of them.

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49.Investiture of the Gods——After the Investiture

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/10

All the generals, big and small, were startled awake.Someone ran to report to Jiang-Zi-Ya at once. Jiang-Zi-Ya stepped out of his sleeping tent, saw demonic energy rolling through the sky, dust flying through the camp as if a giant beast had broken in. He shouted, “All disciples, move together and capture the demons!”

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48.Investiture of the Gods——Final Battle

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/08

When Lu Renjie heard that the Zhou army had come, he personally led a large force to the front of the formation. He looked up and saw Jiang-Zi-Ya riding his four-not-like beast, with rows of cultivators standing on both sides. On the left was Nuh-zhah, standing on his wind-and-fire wheels, holding his Fire Golden Spear. On the right was Yang Jian, wearing a light yellow battle robe, three-pointed blade in hand, riding a white horse.

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56:48

47.Investiture of the Gods——The Three Hermits of Chaoge

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/05

The Zhou soldiers could not withstand his strength at all. Wherever he smashed through, bodies fell everywhere and blood flowed like rivers.That night, all six hundred thousand Zhou soldiers were thrown into chaos inside the camp. In the darkness, men cried out for their brothers and called for their parents. Miserable screams rose everywhere.

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46.Investiture of the Gods——That Reveals Monsters

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/03

The decree said:“Marshal Yuan Hong, skilled in both civil and martial arts, wiser than ordinary men, and continually victorious in battle—you are the great pillar of the nation, a true dragon among men. I have specially sent Minister Chen You with Sheep of Shang, fine wine, gold and silver silk, and a brocade robe to reward you and your soldiers. When you eliminate the rebels, I will grant you the title of a regional lord.”

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45.Investiture of the Gods——Snow on Deer Terrace

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/01

As monstrous generals clash with Zhou forces at Mengjin, King Zhou of Shang sinks deeper into cruelty on Deer Terrace—testing Daji’s “powers” by mutilating innocent people. While the battlefield fills with demons, the palace fills with blood, revealing a dynasty rotting from within and trembling on the edge of collapse.

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44.Investiture of the Gods——Battle for Mianchi

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/28

“General, do not panic. The Son of Heaven is probably thinking that the two of us can still hold off the Zhou army for a while. Now that Yuan Hong has gone to Mengjin, the lords on the southern and northern roads will not dare circle around behind us so easily. All we need to do is guard this city and not rush out to fight. When Yuan Hong beats the lords at Mengjin and breaks the forces on the south and north roads, we can join Yuan Hong and attack Wu King Ji Fa and Jiang-Zi-Ya together. One army

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43.Investiture of the Gods——Bones Beasts Mandate

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/26

The immortals around him had been lifeless a moment ago, but now their spirits rose again. They shouted, “Teacher, we’ll follow you to get revenge!” He thought, My four best disciples are all dead. I might as well go to Purple Cloud Palace and see our teacher Hongjun Laozu, hear what he says, and then decide what to do next. Send us a text Support the show

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42.Investiture of the Gods——The Myriad-Immortals Array

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/24

Xu Fang had heard the Plague Array was gone. He was so scared he didn’t sleep all night. At first light, killing shouts shook the earth. Drums thundered, cries rose in waves. He climbed the wall to defend and saw Zhou troops all around—cloud ladders, cannons, all in place—fierce as a storm. Lei Zhenzi flew above and smashed an enemy tower with one swing. Nuh-zhah rode the wind-fire wheels up to the wall. The defenders fell back in fear. Xu Fang couldn’t hold them and rushed down. Nuh-zhah bro...

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41.Investiture of the Gods——Breaking the Zhu-Xian Array

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/21

Zhun-Ti Dao-ren said, “To be frank, I came to the southeast to seek those with ties, but found none. Then, several times, I saw a hundred red shafts rising in the southeastern sky. That meant a destined meeting. I came to ferry them—and to visit our friends of Jyeh Jee-ow.” Lao-Jun said, “Your coming fits the omen.” Zhun-Ti asked, “Those four swords inside the array are innate supreme treasures. How did they all end up in Jyeh Jee-ow hands?” Send us a text Support the show

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54:18

Investiture of the Gods——The Blood-Melting Blade

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/19

As they spoke, a Daoist page asked for audience. Jiang-Zi-Ya admitted him. The boy said, “I am a disciple from Qian-Yuan Mountain, Golden-Light Cave, under Tie-ee Jen-ren. Master sent me to carry Nuh-zhah back to the mountain for treatment.” Yang Jian studied it a long time. “This is poison—but I don’t know what kind.” Send us a text Support the show

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59:50

Investiture of the Gods——The Battle at Jiameng Pass

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/17

Jiang-Zi-Ya left with Wei-Hu, Nuh-zhah, and three thousand men. After several days’ march, they reached Jia-Meng Pass. They set up camp outside but saw no sign of Hong-Jin’s forces. Inside his main tent, Jiang-Zi-Ya waited. Soon, Hong-Jin heard he had arrived and hurried over with his soldiers. He and Princess Long-Ji entered the tent, knelt, and confessed their failure. They explained everything—from how they met the Fire Spirit Holy Mother to how they were injured. Send us a text You've ...

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Investiture of the Gods—— Go To The Mengjin

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/14

At dawn the scouts returned. Huang Tianhua was dead. Nuh-zhah and Lei Zhenzi were missing. Hwung Fay Hoo fainted with grief. Nan Gongshi advised him, “Do not drown in sorrow. Gao Jinen fights with wasps. Only Chong-Ho-Hoo can break that trick. Go ask him for help.” Hwung Fay Hoo left at once for Chong City. In Chong City, Chong-Ho-Hoo heard that Huang Tianhua had been killed and grew angry. “Then we fight Kong Xuan together,” he said. “After the win we go on to Mengjin.” Send us a text Sup...

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Investiture of the Gods——The True Beginning

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/12

Zhao Ge still did not learn the lesson and kept sending troops. A new general arrived—Hong Jin. He was skilled in magic and used a trick called the flag-gate escape, drawing enemies into a black flag to kill them. Even Ji Shuming of Xi Qi died by his hand. Later, Princess Longji came out, used a white flag to break his art, chased him all the way to the North Sea, summoned a divine Kun, and brought him back alive. Next comes Kunlun Enfeoffment—the true beginning of gods being named. Send us...

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Investiture of the Gods—— Princess Longji

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/10

Beaten, Yin Jyow fell back to camp—then met help from Luo Xuan, the Flame-Within Immortal of Fire Dragon Island, and Liu Huan of Nine-Dragon Island. That night they used fire-escape magic. The Ten-Thousand-Crow Jar, fire dragons, and Cloud-and-Smoke rockets set Xi Qi blazing on all sides. Smoke covered the sky. People cried in terror. Wu King Ji Fa knelt and begged Heaven to spare the people. In the sea of flames, a white light shot across the sky—no one knew if it meant rescue or fresh disas...

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Investiture of the Gods——Prince Yin Jiao

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/07

Jiang-Zi-Ya sighed, “Ma Yuan ravages Xiqi. He even seized the God-Beating Whip. Yin Hong defies his teacher and fights me. If we don’t remove them soon, the investiture day will slip.” Wenshu nodded. “I came for Ma Yuan. I’ll subdue him today so you can proceed in peace.” Jiang-Zi-Ya brightened. “How do we do it?” Send us a text Support the show

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44:43

Investiture of the Gods——Plague-Pox Umbrella

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/05

At the west gate, Li Qi drove in with three thousand and ran headlong into Nuh-zhah. The two clashed so hard the walls seemed to tilt. Yellow Dragon Jen-ren shouted, “Lu Yue! Rushing into Xiqi is a fish jumping into the pot, a bird flying into the net. You came to your own end!” Lu Yue saw who it was and laughed, “And what can you do? You dare shout at me?” Send us a text Support the show

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Investiture of the Gods——Pandemic

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/11/03

After reading, he was secretly delighted. He kept the envoy for wine and food and sent him off with silver. Raising his cup, Su Ho said, “Unfortunate that I fathered a demon-girl—Dah-Gee—who entered the palace as consort. She ignored my counsel, did many evil deeds, bewitched the ruler, and harmed the people. All under Heaven hate me for it.“ Send us a text Support the show

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