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Illustration of Polynesian Hākuturi forest spirits protecting a sacred tree and guiding a woodcarver in ancient woodland

The Wooden Horse of Baekje

In the ancient kingdom of Baekje, where kings were laid to rest with treasures and sacred relics, there stood an intricately carved wooden horse at the entrance of the royal tombs. Its presence was initially ornamental, a symbol of the king’s authority and the skill of the artisans. But legends say that at night, when the moonlight touched its polished
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