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'Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star', 1922. Creator: Unknown.

'Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star', 1922. Doumu, a goddess in Chinese religion and Taoism, the feminine aspect of Heaven, seen to possess many arms and three eyes which symbolise her power to see and accomplish many things, those seeking longevity often pray to her. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922].

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'Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star', 1922. Creator: Unknown.

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'Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star', 1922. Doumu, a goddess in Chinese religion and Taoism, the feminine aspect of Heaven, seen to possess many arms and three eyes which symbolise her power to see and accomplish many things, those seeking longevity often pray to her. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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3888 x 5536 px | 61.6 MB

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32.9 x 46.9 cm | 13.0 x 18.5 in (300 dpi)

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