China: Carving of Zhou Ji, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

Zhou Ji was a character from the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. Zhou Ji served as one of Huang Feihu's generals in the palace, and fled with his master when they left King Zhou of Shang's court after the death of Huang Feihu's sister, the Concubine Huang. During the uprising against the Shang Dynasty, Zhou Ji fought and was struck down by Chen Tong, the commander of Tongguan Pass, but would later be resurrected to continue fighting.

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