The early Yayoi period was largely egalitarian, with village leaders being chosen on their own merits. By the end of the period, a strict hierarchy emerged between commoners and a hereditary elite. In this episode, we'll explore the broad strokes of how this change came about, and explore the archaeology that informs our understanding.
Check out the supplemental blog post for images of relevant bronze goods!
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07/30/20 • 14 min
A History of Japan - From Villages to Kingdoms
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The typical story of the Yayoi Period is that it represents a transition between the egalitarian Jomon Period and the much more socially rigid hierarchical Kofun Period. Elite people emerged in various regions, fought one another for control and influence, and eventually one kingdom rose above the others to claim hegemony. I want this season to be more than the usual regurgitated business of Yayoi Period = Hierarchy and really analyze the process by which the egalitarian vill
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