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Ancient Myths and Otherworlds · Penglai Above the Sea

Penglai Above the Sea

White birds settle on jade railings above a restless sea. A great turtle steadies the mountain beneath the fruit trees.

A Mountain at Sea
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A Mountain at Sea

Golden pavilions nestle among the trees on the island.

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The sea moves; the fruit stays on the branch.

The Supporting Turtle
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The Supporting Turtle

The mountain rises above the water on the turtle’s submerged back.

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Bird on the Railing
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Bird on the Railing

A white bird perches above the sea on a jade balustrade.

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The Jewel Tree
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The Jewel Tree

A white creature passes beneath a tree laden with luminous fruit.

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Between the Halls
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Between the Halls

Two immortals follow the cliff path toward the gilded halls.

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Beneath the Fruit
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Beneath the Fruit

An immortal rests beneath the jewel tree while a white creature curls up nearby.

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The Moonlit Terrace
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The Moonlit Terrace

Two white birds share the railing above a moonlit sea.

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Penglai Recedes
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Penglai Recedes

Penglai recedes into the evening light beyond the boat’s wake.

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