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Myths about Social Hierarchy

Explore myths connected by the recurring theme of Social Hierarchy across cultures, characters, and sacred places.

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Nüwa Hand-Molding the First Human Aristocrats from Yellow Clay

🐉 Chinese MythologyNüwa Imperial Palace, Hebei, ChinaNüwa

The mother goddess Nüwa, feeling lonely in a silent world, creates humanity from yellow clay. While she hand-molds the first humans with meticulous care, she later uses a rope to mass-produce others, leading to the social stratification of the early human race.