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'Nu Kua Shih', 1922. Creator: Unknown.

'Nu Kua Shih', 1922. Nu Gua, mother goddess of Chinese mythology, a snake goddess, creator of humankind and matchmaker credited with inventing the idea of marriage. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922].

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'Nu Kua Shih', 1922. Creator: Unknown.

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'Nu Kua Shih', 1922. Nu Gua, mother goddess of Chinese mythology, a snake goddess, creator of humankind and matchmaker credited with inventing the idea of marriage. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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3868 x 5490 px | 60.8 MB

Print size:

32.7 x 46.5 cm | 12.9 x 18.3 in (300 dpi)

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