What role did witchcraft play in the kingship of Shang Dynasty?

1. Ancient kingship was closely related to witchcraft. The king claimed to be the son of heaven and was given the royal power, indicating that he could convey God's will, thus confusing the people and consolidating his rule;

2. Witchcraft is supreme when kingship is not ruled! Therefore, "divine right of kingship" has great dependence on witchcraft;

3. Witchcraft is a theistic reality, which is closely combined with kingship. Politicians deify their politics through some superstitious means;

4. kingship is interpersonal authority and belongs to the secular scope. Theocracy is the authority of spirit and belongs to the category of soul. The genius of witchcraft lies in that it makes people's spirit act on their own behavior according to the needs of rulers.