Ancient China · Younger Brother of Shun

Xiang

Dates uncertain

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Overview

The translated histories identify Xiang as an aristocrat, family member, and royal family member. This record brings together 1 passage from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Xiang Xiang
Descriptive kinship Younger brother of Shun 弟象

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Aristocrat
  • Family Member
  • Royal Family Member

Life and dates

Attested activity

Family

  • Sibling of Shun (舜)
    Kinship Term: younger brother / 弟 · Subject Relative Age: elder · Subject Role: elder-brother · Object Role: younger-brother · Shared Parentage: uncertain

Career and standing

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 1Annals of the Five Emperors · 1 passage