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You’d expect a God of War statue to look pretty epic. But there’s epic, and then there’s EPIC, and this enormous statue of Guan Yu, a famous general in Chinese history who was later deified, is most definitely EPIC.
The statue of the Chinese god has just been unveiled in Guan Yu Park in Jingzhou. It’s 58 meters (190ft) tall and weighs over 1,320 tonnes, and it contains over 4,000 strips of bronze. It was designed by Han Meilin, a Chinese artist who is probably best known for his designs of the 2008 Beijing Olympics mascots, and the monument is so big that there’s even an 8,000sqm museum inside it!
Guan Yu lived during China’s turbulent Three Kingdoms period. He carried an axe-like weapon called a Green Dragon Crescent Blade, which has been immortalized with him as part of the statue. The only difference is that the weapon now weighs 136 tonnes! And though for us westerners Guan Yu is commonly known as a War God, Chinese mythology celebrates a whole spectrum of his qualities, such as brotherhood and loyalty. It is very common for a household to have little shrines dedicated to him and celebrating Guan Yu goodness.
Did we mention this God of War statue was epic?
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Yugan Talovich 9 years ago
In Chinese culture, he is rarely known as the god of warfare. He's better known as a protector of Buddhism and god of bookkeeping.
Marcin Stański 9 years ago
Hmm I can see why. I will give back ALL books to his library VERY fast, without ANY delay if he would be a local librarian.
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Tiny Dynamine 9 years ago
It's an impressive statue but it would have been 100 times better if it was the god of peace. But then, this is in China. They have a statement to make.
Terrence Sum Ting Wong 9 years ago
It isn't what you think......In Asia Guan Yu is the God of War but he's also the God of Brotherhood, Loyalty, Protection and Honor. It may sound funny, but police stations and gangs alike often have a statue of him in honor of their camaraderie and brotherhood, and it is extremely common for private residence to also have a shrine dedicated to Guan Yu for protection. Calling him the God of War is quite inaccurate.
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Irfan Alisic 9 years ago
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is a magnificent read, just like this glorious statue of one of the legendary participants in this particular period of Chinese history...
Patrick Bertlein 9 years ago
Thanks for the book suggestion! Been wanting a good historical book.
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Hoa See Wee 9 years ago
He is god of justice. For those who don't know, keep your bloody ash shut.
Lazy Panda 9 years ago
Guan Yu is pursuing Cao Cao, Victory condition have changed, Shu Kingdom forces morale has increased
Patrick Koh 7 years ago
God of War?? a silly foreign label. He was an extremely honorable general who puts country and friends first. Born in a turbulent era, he fought to protect his state. He is worshipped for Loyalty, Honour, Brotherhood, and Bravery. All qualities respected by businessmen, police, firemen, soldiers, gangs, etc. Totally dif from the God of Wars in Western mythology who thirsts for blood and conquest.
Andrew McGall 9 years ago
Isn't it odd, and wouldn't it be interesting to know, from what source Bored Panda drew Guan Yu as THE GOD OF WAR when, apparently, the Chinese themselves see him as a much more benign figure? What happened here?
Andrew McGall 9 years ago
Isn't it odd, and wouldn't it be interesting to know, how this media outlet came to present Guan Yu as THE god of war when the chinese mythology sees him quite differently?
Tony Carmen 9 years ago
these people are the CHOSE FEW that make things STAND OUT LIKE THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD ,INNOVATORS NO END TO THOSE THAT CREATE MAGNIFICENCE TO ITS FINEST
Jason Li 9 years ago
Hey folks, this is not the god of war. There is no official god of war in China as the Chinese valued winning without battle the most (不战而屈人之兵), which was the most emphasized phrase in Art of War. Nevertheless, calling him the god of war does help people from other culture to size his influence. If anyone is really interested, check out the wiki and his stories in the Three Kingdoms; otherwise just take home that he is best known for his wisdom and loyalty.
Robert Conniff 9 years ago
I know it, right China, just take a look at your God, a great viking looking God, a God of Brotherhood, loyalty, protection, and honor, which means they are not trying to rule like Nostradamus has said but to abide by the international tribunal decision to redraft the China sea borders, that are presently totally not to me taken seriously, because any common scense will telll by looking at where the spatial islands are located, that now post world war 2, they defintly have to be redrafted, and they know that, but even though China has a mighty Militay force doent mean they can take what they want by force, and they know that, they are awake now, they got their hand up, through coorprative trade, now it's time to be real, and cooprerate, Right China? you have some Yuang
NoliBelle 9 years ago
Hey. You think we can stop using the word "epic" any time soon? I am so sick of every millennial douchenozzle with an internet connection calling every last thing it likes "epic". Please. Stop.
Tarannom 9 years ago
When i saw pic,Befor reading statous ,i think that is God of wind or watter!!!
lǝɔɹɐɯ lınʞ 9 years ago
Yeah me 2,i thought it was another statue of Neptune
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Charles Rhoden 9 years ago
IAF, I don't think it can be legitimately stated that it was ever veiled at that size.
Harry Sanchez Jr. 9 years ago
cmon its china it would only cost a couple bucks to make a veil that big.
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lǝɔɹɐɯ lınʞ 9 years ago
I'm already begun with a statue of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_and_the_Beanstalk here in The Netherlands.
聞琪 蔡 9 years ago
He's one of the most important gods in our culture, please show some respect...
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Daria B 9 years ago
First thing first - it's not motionless, it's actually pretty dynamic (not litterally, of course, but what would you expect? A giant robot? Well, yeah, I'd love an actual Mazinger too). Second - cannot crush an ant? If an accident happens and this falls down, lives will be lost. But really, it doesn't need to fall down, all it takes is your lack of attention of where you're walking. ^_-
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Yugan Talovich 9 years ago
In Chinese culture, he is rarely known as the god of warfare. He's better known as a protector of Buddhism and god of bookkeeping.
Marcin Stański 9 years ago
Hmm I can see why. I will give back ALL books to his library VERY fast, without ANY delay if he would be a local librarian.
Load More Replies... Tiny Dynamine 9 years ago
It's an impressive statue but it would have been 100 times better if it was the god of peace. But then, this is in China. They have a statement to make.
Terrence Sum Ting Wong 9 years ago
It isn't what you think......In Asia Guan Yu is the God of War but he's also the God of Brotherhood, Loyalty, Protection and Honor. It may sound funny, but police stations and gangs alike often have a statue of him in honor of their camaraderie and brotherhood, and it is extremely common for private residence to also have a shrine dedicated to Guan Yu for protection. Calling him the God of War is quite inaccurate.
Load More Replies... Irfan Alisic 9 years ago
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is a magnificent read, just like this glorious statue of one of the legendary participants in this particular period of Chinese history...
Patrick Bertlein 9 years ago
Thanks for the book suggestion! Been wanting a good historical book.
Load More Replies... Hoa See Wee 9 years ago
He is god of justice. For those who don't know, keep your bloody ash shut.
Lazy Panda 9 years ago
Guan Yu is pursuing Cao Cao, Victory condition have changed, Shu Kingdom forces morale has increased
Patrick Koh 7 years ago
God of War?? a silly foreign label. He was an extremely honorable general who puts country and friends first. Born in a turbulent era, he fought to protect his state. He is worshipped for Loyalty, Honour, Brotherhood, and Bravery. All qualities respected by businessmen, police, firemen, soldiers, gangs, etc. Totally dif from the God of Wars in Western mythology who thirsts for blood and conquest.
Andrew McGall 9 years ago
Isn't it odd, and wouldn't it be interesting to know, from what source Bored Panda drew Guan Yu as THE GOD OF WAR when, apparently, the Chinese themselves see him as a much more benign figure? What happened here?
Andrew McGall 9 years ago
Isn't it odd, and wouldn't it be interesting to know, how this media outlet came to present Guan Yu as THE god of war when the chinese mythology sees him quite differently?
Tony Carmen 9 years ago
these people are the CHOSE FEW that make things STAND OUT LIKE THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD ,INNOVATORS NO END TO THOSE THAT CREATE MAGNIFICENCE TO ITS FINEST
Jason Li 9 years ago
Hey folks, this is not the god of war. There is no official god of war in China as the Chinese valued winning without battle the most (不战而屈人之兵), which was the most emphasized phrase in Art of War. Nevertheless, calling him the god of war does help people from other culture to size his influence. If anyone is really interested, check out the wiki and his stories in the Three Kingdoms; otherwise just take home that he is best known for his wisdom and loyalty.
Robert Conniff 9 years ago
I know it, right China, just take a look at your God, a great viking looking God, a God of Brotherhood, loyalty, protection, and honor, which means they are not trying to rule like Nostradamus has said but to abide by the international tribunal decision to redraft the China sea borders, that are presently totally not to me taken seriously, because any common scense will telll by looking at where the spatial islands are located, that now post world war 2, they defintly have to be redrafted, and they know that, but even though China has a mighty Militay force doent mean they can take what they want by force, and they know that, they are awake now, they got their hand up, through coorprative trade, now it's time to be real, and cooprerate, Right China? you have some Yuang
NoliBelle 9 years ago
Hey. You think we can stop using the word "epic" any time soon? I am so sick of every millennial douchenozzle with an internet connection calling every last thing it likes "epic". Please. Stop.
Tarannom 9 years ago
When i saw pic,Befor reading statous ,i think that is God of wind or watter!!!
lǝɔɹɐɯ lınʞ 9 years ago
Yeah me 2,i thought it was another statue of Neptune
Load More Replies... Charles Rhoden 9 years ago
IAF, I don't think it can be legitimately stated that it was ever veiled at that size.
Harry Sanchez Jr. 9 years ago
cmon its china it would only cost a couple bucks to make a veil that big.
Load More Replies... lǝɔɹɐɯ lınʞ 9 years ago
I'm already begun with a statue of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_and_the_Beanstalk here in The Netherlands.
聞琪 蔡 9 years ago
He's one of the most important gods in our culture, please show some respect...
Load More Replies... Daria B 9 years ago
First thing first - it's not motionless, it's actually pretty dynamic (not litterally, of course, but what would you expect? A giant robot? Well, yeah, I'd love an actual Mazinger too). Second - cannot crush an ant? If an accident happens and this falls down, lives will be lost. But really, it doesn't need to fall down, all it takes is your lack of attention of where you're walking. ^_-
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