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brie

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https://mythopedia.com/topics/guanyin


Guanyin – the Chinese Goddess of Mercy and Compassion

  • Characterized by her kindness+protection of those who are suffering

  • All seeing, all hearing being who is called upon by worshippers in times of uncertainty, fear, and despair

  • Typically shown standing on a dragon’s back, sitting on a lotus, or riding on clouds

  • Usually accompanied by two attendants

  • Wears a white robe + jade jewelry (green and white seen as signs of purity)

  • Holds a willow branch in right hand, water vase in left

most of the lore comes from when she was human (pre-rebirth as Guanyin) -- flowers, fire, buddhist temple, birds

generally just a very kind figure who is extremely sympathetic and caring -- wanted to capture the welcoming, gentle vibe -- also the sort of yellow-ish tint that you can find in a lot of ancient Chinese illustrations?


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