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第5章 The Four Animals

Traditional landscapes envision expressions in the symbolism of a Black Tortoise resting on a mountain in the north, a Green Dragon twisting along hills in the East, a Red Phoenix flowing along a river in the South, and a White Tiger guarding the Western gate. These are interactive emotions of natural characteristics embodied in each spiritual animal found in the natural contours of China.