Cite this page as: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Peri Klemm, "Male Reliquary Guardian Figure (Fang peoples)," in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed September 29, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/fang-reliquary-figure/.
Chinese qīng (青): when and why it means ‘green’, ‘blue’ or ‘dark’/‘black’
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What evidence supports qīng's original meaning as green?Etymological analysis suggests qīng depicted pigments derived from plants, notably indigo and malachite. Archaeological findings, such as pigment residues from Late Shāng bronze vessels, indicate the Shāng civilization recognized green pigments without blue.How does qīng demonstrate polysemy in Chinese?Qīng encompasses meanings of green, blue, and black, illustrating linguistic syncretism. Similar phenomena appear in languages like Shona, where color terms overlap significantly.What are the implications of the historical context on qīng's meanings?Historical narratives, such as the anecdote involving Chancellor Zhào Gāo, suggest cultural influences on qīng's polysemic nature. Linguistic shifts during the Qin unification may have facilitated dialectal blending in color terms.
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What evidence supports organized apiculture in prehistoric Greece?Recent research indicates that systematic apiculture existed in prehistoric Greece, paralleling developments in ancient Egypt. Archaeological findings, including beeswax residue, suggest practices date back to the Late Minoan period (c. 1500 BCE).How did ancient Greeks transport beehives for better honey production?Ancient Greeks practiced migratory beekeeping, transporting hives both by land and by sea. Descriptions from Pliny and Columella reference boats used to transport beehives to optimize floral resources, a technique ongoing until the 20th century.What types of beehives were used in ancient Greek apiculture?A diversity of beehives existed in antiquity, including ceramic horizontal and upright types. Evidence suggests horizontal beehives were prevalent, with dimensions varying from 40-60 cm in length and 28-39 cm in diameter, dating back to 10th-9th centuries BCE.