Weizi 微子

ShangHistory × Myth

Eldest son of King Yi, half-brother of King Zhou, enfeoffed in Song after the fall of Shang.

In history — Records of the Grand Historian

Eldest son of King Yi, his mother was of low status so he could not inherit, later enfeoffed in Song.

In myth — Investiture of the Gods · Classic of Mountains and Seas

Son of King Yi of Shang, half-brother of King Zhou, a court minister, remonstrated with Bigan and others, fled with Weizi, and was enfeoffed in Song after returning to Zhou.

Relationship network