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2. Pixiu - Wikipedia

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   Pixiu are considered powerful protectors of the souls of the dead, xian, [1] and feng shui practitioners, and resemble strong, winged lions. A Pixiu is an earth and sea variation [ clarification needed ] , particularly an influential and auspicious creature for wealth, and is said to have a voracious appetite exclusively for gold, silver, and ...

3. Cultural depictions of lions - Wikipedia

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   Cave lions, Chamber of Felines, Lascaux caves The earliest known cave paintings of lions (which are of the extinct species Panthera spelaea) were found in the Chauvet Cave and in Lascaux in France's Ardèche region and represent some of the earliest paleolithic cave art, dating to between 32,000 and 15,000 years ago.

4. Chimera (mythology) - Wikipedia

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   Manticore – a mythical creature with a human head, a lion body, a scorpion tail, spines like a porcupine, and bat wings in some iterations; Nue – a Japanese Chimera with the head of a monkey, the body of a tanuki, the legs of a tiger, and a snake-headed tail; Pegasus – a winged stallion in Greek mythology; Pixiu or Pi Yao – Chinese ...

5. Chinese guardian lions - Wikipedia

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   In Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, Lion Turtles are giant and wise creatures with the head of a guardian lion and the body of a turtle. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , the Chinese guardian lions reside in Ta Lo and act as protectors for its inhabitants.

6. Komainu - Wikipedia

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   The Komainu strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and in fact originate from Tang dynasty China. [9] The Chinese guardian lions are believed to have been influenced by Asiatic lion pelts and lion depictions introduced through trade from either the Middle East or India, countries where the lion existed and was a symbol of strength. [10]

7. Lion of Saint Mark - Wikipedia

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   The winged lion of St Mark at the Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice. The open book holds the legend PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEVS (lit. ' Peace unto you, Mark, my Evangelist ') The Lion of Saint Mark, representing Mark the Evangelist, pictured in the form of a winged lion, is an aspect of the Tetramorph.

8. Jason Momoa Reveals New Head Tattoo After Shaving Off His ...

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   Jason Momoa is giving fans a fresh glimpse of his bold new look. The 43-year-old actor, who has long been known for his lengthy locks, recently teased a dramatic change in his signature hairstyle ...

9. Simhamukha - Wikipedia

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   According to John Reynolds, Simhamukha is surrounded by her retinue of four Dakinis who resemble herself, except for their body-color and certain attributes: in the east there is the white Buddha Simhamukha who has the magical function of pacifying circumstances and healing, in the south is the yellow Ratna Simhamukha who has the magical function of increasing wealth and prosperity, in the ...