Though in origin
Chinese,
Bi Xie has also invaded Thai culture, where it has taken
on its own distinctive form.
Similar as in Chinese tradition, it may
be portrayed with paws or hooves, and additionally, as in the picture on the
right, with claws, a feature perhaps influenced by those of
Kraison Paksah
and indeed reminiscent of the Burmese
Pensajuba (fig.).
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