I Ching

At a glance

History, context & interpretation

What this document is

Ancient Chinese divination text based on hexagrams. Traditional attribution to Fu Xi, King Wen, and Duke of Zhou; core layers later.

Dating and civilization

I Ching is catalogued under Chinese and is dated c. 1000 BCE (core). Its recorded category is Divination, associated with Chinese.

Where to investigate

Early manuscripts in Chinese archaeological collections; later editions widely distributed

Connected traditions

This entry connects to Ra (Re), An (Anu). Follow the linked deity profiles to compare stories and roles.

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Sources and further reading

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ching

Historical descriptions are educational summaries. Religious traditions, scholarly interpretations and unverified claims are distinguished where possible; imagery may be illustrative rather than an artifact photograph.