The imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism.
1One was a daughter of the Emperor Chuang of the Chou dynasty.
2Likewise, the rise of the Chou dynasty was due to Lu Ya
3Thus was the Chou dynasty founded, and with it we begin the actual history of China.
4A loyal minister to the feudal Prince of Ch'u, towards the close of the Chou dynasty.
5When the Chou dynasty moved its capital east into Ho Nan, Ts'in took possession of the old
6Supernatural Manifestations.-Severalevents of a supernatural character are recorded as having taken place under the Chou dynasty.
7At the time of the overthrow of the Shang and establishment of the Chou dynasty in 1122 B.C.
8Consequently, he was deified, and during several centuries of the Chou dynasty was united in worship with God:-
9Tripod of the Chou dynasty, date 8l2 B.C.
10Other Deities.-Duringthe long period covered by the Chou dynasty, various other deities, of more or less importance, were called into existence.
11During the Chou dynasty (1122 B.C.-222 B.C.
12The first says the Jews came to China during the Sung dynasty; the second, during the Han dynasty; and the third, during the Chou dynasty.
13The rulers of Lu, being lineal descendants of the Duke of Chou , brother of the first Emperor of the Chou dynasty (1122 B.C.)
14The Chou dynasty, which came into power in 1122, for the second time put back the year a month because the calendar was getting confused.
15So he lost his throne and his life, and a Chinese general, Kuo Wei, took his place, founding the "Later Chou dynasty" (951-959).
16[Illustration: Tripod of the Chou dynasty, date 812 B.C.
Translations for Chou dynasty