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Investiture of the Gods E2 | The Bewitching Fox: Daji's Entrance to History
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The Bewitching Fox: Daji's Entrance to History
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Enter the shadowed corridors of power where beauty masks malevolence, as we witness the arrival of history's most beguiling antagonist. In the twilight of the Shang Dynasty, a fox spirit's entrance marks the beginning of a dynasty's descent into darkness.
🎧 Listen to This Episode 📚 Explore All Episodes Mythological Elements Jiǔ Wěi Hú (九尾狐) [jiǔ-wěi-hú]A legendary creature whose cry resembles a human infant. According to ancient texts, each tail represents accumulated spiritual power, with the nine-tailed form representing the pinnacle of supernatural cultivation. Originally revered as an auspicious beast and mount of the Queen Mother of the West (西王母), it became associated with shapeshifting and seduction in later folklore.
Cultural Echo: First recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海经), the nine-tailed fox began as an auspicious creature in ancient China, often depicted alongside the Four Divine Beasts in tomb murals. Its transformation into a symbol of dangerous seduction occurred gradually, culminating in the Ming Dynasty's Investiture of the Gods where it embodied the tension between beauty and corruption. This motif later spread across East Asia, influencing Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese mythology.
Tán Shě (贪奢) [tán-shě]Extreme luxury and indulgence in Chinese historical narrative
Cultural Echo: A recurring motif in dynastic decline, where excess precedes downfall
Xiào (孝) [xiào]The virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors
Cultural Echo: Tested in Su Hu's sacrifice of his daughter to state interests
Exploring Power & Seduction• How does Daji's portrayal reflect historical attitudes toward female influence in Chinese politics?
• What insights does the nine-tailed fox motif offer about ancient Chinese views on power and seduction?
• How do supernatural elements serve to explain historical transitions?
• What role do loyalty and betrayal play in this pivotal chapter?
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