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Divination is an ancient divination method in China, which is mainly used to predict future events.

Divination is an ancient divination method in China, which is mainly used to predict future events. There are various forms of divination, such as tortoise divination, bone divination and copper divination. The basic principle of Buwa is to obtain predictions of the future by observing and explaining natural phenomena or through specific rituals and procedures.

The origin of Buwa can be traced back to ancient times, and the earliest Buwa may come from the observation and explanation of animal behavior. For example, people can observe the flight direction of birds to predict the weather changes. In Shang dynasty, divination has become an important political tool to guide the country's major decisions.

The specific content and methods of Buwa vary from region to region and time. In some places, divination may involve astronomical knowledge, such as observing the position and trajectory of stars. In other places, Buwa may pay more attention to the interpretation of natural phenomena, such as observing the growth of plants and the behavior patterns of animals.

The development process of Bowa can be divided into the following three stages:

1. Origin: The origin of Bowa is closely related to politics, economy and culture in the late Shang Dynasty. Shang Dynasty is the first dynasty with real written records in the history of China. The political system of Shang dynasty was mainly hereditary, and kings and nobles predicted the fate and decision-making of the country through divination.

2. Development: The development of Bois has gone through two stages. The first stage is from the late Shang Dynasty to the Western Zhou Dynasty. Divination at this stage is mainly used for political decision-making and military command. At the end of Shang Dynasty, Zhou Wuwang overthrew the tyrannical Shang Zhouwang and established the Zhou Dynasty. In order to consolidate the political power, Zhou Wuwang extensively solicited opinions from all sides, and Bois played an important role in this process.

The second stage is the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and divination gradually evolved into a folk belief. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the vassal regime was divided, wars continued, and people's lives were full of uncertainty. In this case, Buwa has become an important way for people to seek comfort and answers.

3. Decline: With the development of history, the status of divination is gradually replaced by other divination methods. In the Han Dynasty, Confucianism gradually became the mainstream thought, and the status of dolls was seriously impacted. In addition, the introduction of Buddhism also had an impact on Bowa.