# Inspector task sheet

The Golden Stool: an object said to descend from the sky

## 1. Trace the earliest accessible record

For The Golden Stool: an object said to descend from the sky, record author or storyteller, collection date, language, translation, page and exact scope. Distinguish evidence of a story being told from evidence of its events. Note which full documents remain unavailable.

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## 2. Investigate the central question

Compare dated descriptions and attributed palace histories. Keep the object's modern ceremonial presence, collective symbolism and traditional origin distinct. Use existing authorized records rather than seeking private handling.

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## 3. Compare explanations without merging evidence

Compare dated traditional accounts and public ceremonial records. Trace the earliest accessible descriptions and distinguish material from narrative provenance. Preserve contradictions and unsuccessful searches; proposed work remains unperformed.

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