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Hung dynasty

Vietnamese dynasty
Also known as: Hong Bang dynasty
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The Hung dynasty, also known as the Hong Bang dynasty, is considered Vietnam's first dynasty, founded by the eldest son of Lac Long Quan, the legendary first Vietnamese king. According to legend, this dynasty ruled for about 18 kings, each reigning for approximately 150 years. The kingdom was called Van Lang and is said to have encompassed the Red River delta and parts of southern China. The Hung dynasty's rule ended around 258 or 257 BCE when it was overthrown by Thuc Phan, who merged Van Lang with his own kingdom to create Au Lac.12

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  1. history of Vietnam - Legendary kingdoms
  2. Vietnam - Legendary kingdoms
  3. Chinese literature - Literary use of myths
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