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The shīsā (シーサー), the stone animals that in Okinawa guard the gates or the roofs of houses, are close relatives of the shishi and the komainu, objects whose origin, function and symbolic meaning they share. [22] Their name itself is centuries old regional variant of shishi-san (獅子さん, lit. ' Mr. Lion '). [6]
Chinthe similar lion statues in Burma, Laos and Cambodia; Culture of China; Door god; Foo dog, dog breeds originating in China that resemble "Chinese guardian lions" and hence are also called Lion Dogs. Komainu to compare its use in Japanese culture; Haetae to compare with similar lion-like statues in Korea; Kanglā Shā a similar usage in ...
Shisa (シーサー, shīsā) is a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration derived from Chinese guardian lions, often seen in similar pairs, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. Shisa are wards, believed to protect from some evils.
Wildlife officials killed a mountain lion they suspected of attacking goats — and a pet dog — in Colorado. The first report of a mountain lion attacking goats came in Feb. 1 from a property in ...
Pictures she posted show the lion hovering over the dog in the dark of night. "This mountain lion is at least 200 lbs and is still roaming the neighborhood, be on guard and do not walk your pets ...
In Chinese martial arts, there are fighting styles that are modeled after animals. In Southern styles, especially those associated with Guangdong and Fujian provinces, there are five traditional animal styles known as Ng Ying Kung Fu (Chinese: 五形功夫) Chinese: 五形; pinyin: wǔ xíng; lit.
Knowing if a dog is over-the-top enthusiastic or aggressive towards a cat can be tricky. Our job as pet parents is to keep the peace and spot the difference between genuine play and a bit of a tiff.
Ibuki is a clever and calm Maasai lion among its reckless members. He has a strong father/son-like relationship with Louis. Free (フリー, Furī) Voiced by: Subaru Kimura [18] (Japanese); Kellen Goff [20] (English) Member of the Shishigumi who is a quick-tempered Indian lion that actively takes on the lead in turf wars. Aggressive, but also ...