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Shuriken are also known as throwing stars, or ninja stars, although they were originally constructed in many different shapes. The major varieties of shuriken are the bō shuriken ( 棒手裏剣 , stick shuriken) and the hira shuriken ( 平手裏剣 , flat shuriken) or shaken ( 車剣 , wheel shuriken, also read as kurumaken ) .
Throwing stars may refer to: Shuriken, a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing "Throwing Stars," a song by Zumpano ...
Some Taoist temples in Taiwan and Malaysia also revere a special Medicinal Oracle sticks (藥簽) which the poems are written in the form of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concoction. Visitors can use the poem to buy items from the nearby Traditional Chinese Medicine shop. This was a common practice at certain Baosheng Dadi temples in olden ...
The chakram (Sanskrit: cakra, cakram; Punjabi: cakkra, cakkram) is a throwing weapon from the Indian subcontinent. It is circular with a sharpened outer edge and a diameter of 12–30 centimetres (4 + 1 ⁄ 2 –12 inches). It is also known as chalikar [1] meaning "circle", and was sometimes referred to in English writings as a "war-quoit". The ...
Aligned with East Asian astronomy, the game's structure reflected the heavens, earth, four seasons, and the length of the day. Yunnori sticks, with flat and round sides, symbolize yin and yang, while the game's leftward direction mirrors the counterclockwise movement of the Big Dipper stars. This symbolic representation signifies sanctity and a ...
After trying (and loving) a cozy turtleneck from the brand last year, I can wholeheartedly say that Abercrombie’s knitwear is a safe buy for any curvy gal. Their knits feel luxe and soft, with ...
On "Pawn Stars" Rick Harrison had to spend a pretty penny ... to get a pretty silver dollar. A 1922 High-Relief Proof Coin to be exact. A coin expert told Rick and the seller that it's, "one of ...
Guandao. The Eighteen Arms is a list of the eighteen main weapons of Chinese martial arts.The origin of the list is unclear and there have been disputes as to what the eighteen weapons actually are.