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Fun facts about religion during the Shang dynasty..
The Shang believed in many gods, one of the most important gods they believed in was Di, also known as their highest god. Shangdi literally translates to
-the heavenly one
-the highest lord
-supreme lord
-emperor above
-celestial lord
-gods represented natural and mythological
symbols, like the moon, sun, wind, rain, dragon,
and the phoenix.
- the Shang also developed bronze technology
-also practiced divination
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-Animals, soldiers, servants, valuables, sacrifices, and other objects were found in tombs
-The Shang also believed in an afterlife
Main Religion:
Mainly folklore. Major religions had not yet been created/discovered.
Religion during the Shang Dynasty:
- ancestor worship
- offerings/sacrifices
- tombs and afterlife
- gods, shangdi
- major religions in the dynasty
-Offered food and wine to gods and the spirits of their ancestors
-Had sacrifices to the spirits in hopes of good harvest, etc,.
-Pets and servants were also killed when their owners died so that they could accompany them to the afterlife.
Kings would use oracle bones to keep in contact with their ancestors. When doing this, kings would ask things like:
-when to hunt
-where to build,
- whether or not to go to war
It was important that the king had a good relationship with the ancestors.
Work Cited
Bower, Bert, and Jim Lobdell. History Alive!
Palo Alto, CA: Teachers' Curriculum Institute, 2005. Print.
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"Shang Dynasty Religion." SHANG DYNASTY RELIGION FACTS.
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