King Zhou (Di Xin) 纣王

ShangHistory × Myth

The last monarch of the Shang dynasty, son of Di Yi, who brought disaster upon himself by writing a poem that blasphemed Nüwa.

In history — Records of the Grand Historian

The youngest son of Di Yi, the last monarch of the Shang dynasty, tyrannical, imprisoned the Earl of the West, later burned himself to death, and was destroyed by King Wu of Zhou.

In myth — Investiture of the Gods · Classic of Mountains and Seas

The Son of Heaven of the Shang dynasty, who blasphemed Nüwa with a poem, favored Daji, harmed the loyal and virtuous, was dissolute and unjust, and died by self-immolation.

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