Overview
Elai was a Named Individual.
PeriodAncient China
IdentityUncertain · Male
Life and dates
Attested activity
- legendary antiquityDirectly stated · History of Liao 99, passage 101
- BC 1046 惡來，助紂Dated from the passage context · Records of the Grand Historian 13, passage 109
- BC 1075 to BC 1046 惡來Dated from the passage context · Records of the Grand Historian 3, passage 198
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Child of Fei Lian (飛廉)father 父 · paternal lineDirectly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 13, passage 109
Key source chapters
- Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 3 Annals of Yin 2 passages
- History of Liao, Chapter 99 Volume 99 Biographies 29: Xiao Yanshou, Yelu Sala, Xiao Susa, Yelu Tabuye, Xiao Tabuye, Xiao Hugu, Yelu Shiliu 1 passage
- Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 13 Genealogical Tables of the Three Dynasties 1 passage
Events and relationships
- AssistedDirectly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 13, passage 109
Source notes
- Historicity legendaryDirectly stated · History of Liao 99, passage 101
References in the histories
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