Wu Yi of Shang

AncientEmperorShang China-1050 — -1030

Anti-religious king, shot a leather blood bag heaven, killed by lightning.

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Quick Facts

Born

1050 BCE

Died

1030 BCE

Country

Shang China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score34.4

Wu Yi of Shang — Complete Timeline

1040 BC

Shot a leather bag filled with bloodCultural

Wu Yi, known for his anti-religious stance, shot arrows at a leather bag filled with blood, declaring he was shooting at Heaven. This act of defiance against traditional beliefs was recorded in later historical texts as a sign of his impiety.

ImpietyReligious DefianceLegend

Impact: nationaldestructive

1030 BC

Death by lightning strikeOther

Wu Yi was killed by a lightning strike, an event interpreted by contemporaries as divine punishment for his impiety. His death is recorded in Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian and other later Chinese historical texts.

DeathDivine PunishmentLegend

Impact: nationaltragic