Chinese Mansion Ghost (Gui)

Construction note

A geometric impression of a classical Chinese cosmological motif.

About this symbol

Meaning

Lunar mansion 23 of 28, "Ghost (Gui)".

Culture / origin

Ancient China

Era

Zhou dynasty onward

Historical context

The twenty-eight mansions (Er-shi-ba Xiu) divide the celestial equator; each is marked by a determinative asterism.

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SVG source

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