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2 unusual facts about State Temple of the Martial God


State Temple of the Martial God

Looking up above the entrance, you can see carving of a number of animals, including elephants, dragons, and the mythical Chinese flying creature the “Qi-Lin”(麒麟), which has a head like a dragon, and the body of a winged horse.

Based on historical reference and various legends, he bravely went to the aid of Liu-Bei (劉備)(161-223 A.D.), the virtuous and charismatic founder of the Kingdom of Shu(蜀).



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