The Ox-Headed and Horse-Faced Guards Standing Watch at the Gates of the Underworld
Ox-Head and Horse-Face are the formidable guardians of Diyu, the Chinese underworld, tasked with capturing souls and escorting them to judgment. Standing at the entrance of the spirit realm, they ensure that the balance of karma is maintained and that no soul escapes its destined trial. Their presence at the Fengdu Ghost City serves as a powerful reminder of the transition between life and...