Sima Qian: Greatest Historian of China
Sima Qian was born around 145 BC in Longmen, Xiayang (now Hancheng, Shaanxi province), during the early Han dynasty. His father, Sima Tan, held the prestigious position of grand...
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How did the Jade Emperor ascend to heaven and create the celestial bureaucracy?
The Jade Emperor’s ascension to heaven and creation of the celestial bureaucracy is one of the most popular stories in Chinese mythology. However, the details of the story can vary...
