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The Tiger and its Association with Protection and Prosperity in Late Imperial China

Laing, 2021

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Laing E
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Because of their ferocious nature, tigers occupied a special place in Chinese animal lore. They were particularly appreciated for their ability to destroy evil spirits and as guardians of wealth. In these two capacities in particular, tigers became common motifs in eighteenth-to …
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