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

Longxu Hu was a minor character from the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. Longxu Hu, which translates roughly to Dragon Beard Tiger, was an immortal who decided to aid the legendary sage Jiang Ziya in his attempts to overthrow the Shang Dynasty. He was eventually killed by Yong Huan.

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