| − | Dixin, the last Shang ruler, is traditionally described as an immoral tyrant. The Zhou, a people from the northeast, defeated the Shang in the battle of Muye and established a new dynasty in 1046 BC. Zhou religion is basis of Chinese Native Religion, so the downfall of the Shang is the subject of much popular literature, including ''Investiture of the Gods''.<ref>Wan, Pin P, "[https://digital.lib.washington.edu/researchworks/handle/1773/11125 Investiture of the gods (Fengshen yanyi): sources, narrative structure, and mythical significance]" (1987).</ref> | + | Dixin, the last Shang ruler, is traditionally described as an immoral tyrant. The Zhou, a people from the northeast, defeated the Shang in the battle of Muye and established a new dynasty in 1046 BC. Zhou religion is the basis of Chinese Native Religion, so the downfall of the Shang is the subject of much popular literature, including ''Investiture of the Gods''.<ref>Wan, Pin P, "[https://digital.lib.washington.edu/researchworks/handle/1773/11125 Investiture of the gods (Fengshen yanyi): sources, narrative structure, and mythical significance]" (1987).</ref> |