Ancient China · Legendary Ruler

Shun 舜

Legendary antiquity

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Overview

Shun was a Legendary Ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

legendary antiquity
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 59, passage 4

Career and standing

legendary ancient ruler 舜
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 59, passage 4

Source notes

Historicity legendary
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 59, passage 4

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 59Volume 59: Examination on Astronomy · 1 passage

自堯、舜、三代以來，莫不稱天以舉事，孔子刪《詩》、《書》不去也。 From the age of Yao and Shun through the Three Dynasties, no one failed to cite Heaven in justifying their deeds; Confucius, in editing the Odes and Documents, left such passages intact.