Yin Hong
殷洪
The younger Shang prince — brother to Yin Jiao wielding a cosmic mirror.
Origin Story
Origin and Early Life
Yin Hong began as a mortal figure whose exceptional qualities destined them for greatness. Many heroes of the Investiture of the Gods are disciples of immortal masters, taught from childhood in the arts of war and magic. Their mortal origins gave them relatable virtues that resonate with devotees.
Yin Hong is the younger brother of Yin Jiao. Like his brother, he is captured by Jiang Ziya and joins Zhou, but is later executed for betrayal.
Powers & Symbols
Attributes & Artefacts
Click each card to reveal the details behind Yin Hong's divine attributes.
Magical Artifacts & Weapons
Yin Hong's Divine Arsenal
The legendary weapons and treasures wielded by Yin Hong — each with its own origin story, powers, and mythological significance.
Mythology Network
Connections & Relationships
Yin Hong is woven into a larger web of gods, creatures, and legends. Explore the connections below.
Yin Hong
殷洪
King Zhou of Shang
The decadent last king of the Shang Dynasty — the tyrant whose downfall shook the cosmos.
Yin Jiao
The Shang prince who betrayed his own father for the cosmic order.
Chi Jing Zi
The Red Pillar Immortal — one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun.
Jiang Ziya
The fisherman with a straight hook — the supreme strategist who founded the Zhou Dynasty.