The 25-year-old steppe nomad Modu, also known as Mete and Bagatur, boldly challenges his father Touman for the title of Chanyu, the leader of the nomadic Xiongnu tribes in the Eastern Eurasian Steppe Belt. This pivotal moment marked the last conversation before Modu's dramatic takeover, resulting in the expansion of the tribal realm into the Xiongnu Empire.
This scene is grounded in historical accounts provided by Chinese sources, detailing Modu Chanyu's strategic power grab. The script includes references to significant historical events leading up to Modu's challenge in 209 BC, with animations generated by AI.
#Modu #Touman #Xiongnu #Chanyu #EasternEurasianSteppe #209BC #nomadictribes #XiongnuEmpire #Chinesesources #historicalevents
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyMonthly
- Published11 September 2025 at 15:00 UTC
- Length11 min
- RatingClean