This sacred beast is called a viper, the shape of the head looks a bit like a dragon, but it is flatter than the dragon’s head, and it is a bit like the shape of a lion’s head, and this sacred beast has a pair of horns. It also has another name called the Water Shelter Beast.
Gongchen Bridge is an ancient stone arch bridge located in the urban area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Below this stone arch bridge, there is a divine beast carved from stone. So what is the name of this divine beast? Let’s get to know it together.
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According to legend, it is one of the nine sons of the Dragon King. It especially likes water. In ancient times, people regarded it as the patron saint of the ancient bridge.
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The Pit Viper’s head is similar to that of a dragon, but slightly flattened. From a distance, it looks a bit like the shape of a lion’s head. There is a pair of horns on the head, except the head of the whole body have dragon scales.
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It is said that a long time ago, the ancestors of Phantom Agkistrodon were demoted to the earth because they violated the laws of nature, and were pressed under the shell of a turtle, guarding the can
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After one thousand, lie prone Fu ancestors able to restore freedom.
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Legend has it that the stomach of the viper can hold a lot of water, and it can often swallow the river and spit rain and drain the rainwater.Therefore, it can be seen in many important buildings in China.