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Why did Shang kings lead ceremonies or sacrifice to shangdi

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Human sacrifices carry special symbolic significance in Shang Dynasty for worshipping spirits. Different methods of killing were used in worship rituals. ... These practices reflect the cruelty of the rulers to their subjects and their piety towards the spirits they worship.

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