From a historical point of view, it is believed that the deification theory in the List of Gods was invented by later generations to enrich the plot and attract attention. There is no King Lee Tota, no Prince Nezha, and no magical spells and magic. However, according to the research of archaeologists, the events in the Book of Gods have nothing to do with the real history of Shang Dynasty. Most of the characters and stories are invented by later generations, and there is no such record in Oracle Bone Inscriptions.

Characteristic analysis:

According to the elegant statement, Zhou Wang is not as cruel and incompetent as the folklore.

According to historical records, the Western Zhou Dynasty developed in the late Shang Dynasty, actively annexed surrounding tribes, expanded its territory, and even captured Licheng, Shanxi, not far from Chao Ge. Later, under the crusade of the elephant army led by Zhou Wang, Zhou Wenwang was defeated and captured. However, Zhou Wang did not execute Zhou Wenwang for it, but after a period of imprisonment, he resumed his title of Xibohou and sent him back to Xiqiao.