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For prehistoric mythology about totems and ancestors, we try to show to the public what has been proven by the latest discoveries. In the past, if we were to discuss Yao and Shun, we were limited to the two emperors only. Today, to discuss Yao and Shun, we have to rely on three most reliable archaeological sites: Taosi, Shimao and Lajia. They are all archaeological discoveries of major significance over the past two decades.
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Translator’s note: These phrases are all relevant to jade, as explained later in this lecture.
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Translator’s note: It’s meaning is explained in the following paragraphs.
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Tian, Z., Ye, S., Qian, H. (2020). Sages Yao and Shun: Chinese Sage Myths. In: Myths of the Creation of Chinese. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5928-0_5
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