King Mu of Zhou

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the personal name?Ji Man
2. What is the dynasty?Zhou Dynasty
3. Who was King Mu of Zhou?King Mu was the fifth king of the Western Zhou Dynasty in ancient China. He ruled for many years, around 976 to 922 BC, and was known for his adventurous spirit.
4. What adventures did King Mu do?He is famous for a legendary journey to the Kunlun Mountains. There, he is said to have met the Queen Mother of the West, a powerful immortal being.

Western Zhou Dynasty: The first phase of the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–771 BC), known for its feudal system and political stability.
Mandate of Heaven: A traditional Chinese philosophical and political concept that justified the rule of the king or emperor.
Historiography: The study of the writing of history and how historical accounts are created and interpreted.
Cosmology: The study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe.