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Ancient Myths and Otherworlds · Gonggong at Mount Buzhou

Gonggong at Mount Buzhou

A mountain pillar breaks, tilting the clouds above it. Water gathers among the fallen stones and runs toward lower ground.

Before the Mountain
01

Before the Mountain

He draws closer to the pillar’s long shadow.

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Cloud and water turn at the broken mountain.

At the Rock Face
02

At the Rock Face

Cold stone beneath his palm; the height beyond his sight.

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Against the Mountain
03

Against the Mountain

His brow presses against the rock; wind catches his robe.

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The First Crack
04

The First Crack

A crack opens. Small stones fall first.

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The Pillar Breaks
05

The Pillar Breaks

Dust hangs where the pillar breaks.

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The Tilting Sky
06

The Tilting Sky

Clouds drift across a sky thrown out of balance.

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Fallen Stone
07

Fallen Stone

The river bends around the fallen stone.

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Water Finds the Low Ground
08

Water Finds the Low Ground

The water takes a new course beneath the hills.

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The Broken Summit
09

The Broken Summit

Another cloud passes between the broken mountain faces.

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What Remains
10

What Remains

The figure remains among the rocks; the water runs on.

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