Statue of
Leizhenzi,
a powerful mythological
figure and celestial warrior in Chinese folklore, who is typically portrayed
with features such as wings and a sharp beak, and wielding a thunder hammer
and holding a chisel-like golden rod. He is endowed with the ability to
change into a
dragon
after consuming apricots. His appearance is reminiscent of that of
Deng Zhong
in his deified form as a Thunder General (fig.). |