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1. Xia Dynasty

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   According to ancient annals, the Xia Dynasty succeeded the mythical Five Emperors era, establishing a patriarchal system of succession rather than the meritocratic selection characteristic of the preceding era. The span of the dynasty is approximately five centuries, encompassing seventeen generations of rulers.
   The foundation myth centers on the successful taming of catastrophic flooding along the Yellow River, an achievement attributed to Yu the Great. His ability to manage water resources is seen as the original legitimizing factor for dynastic rule, strongly…