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What is the Tower of the Great Bell known for?
What is the Tower of the Great Bell known for?
- Displaying Buddhist scriptures
- Quivering porcelain gargoyles
- Having dragon carvings on the roofs
- Marking the hour with a water-clock (correct)
What do the little dragons on the high-tilted eaves do when the bell rings?
What do the little dragons on the high-tilted eaves do when the bell rings?
- Shiver to the tips of their gilded tails (correct)
- Breathe fire
- Roar in response
- Fly away
What do the porcelain gargoyles do when the bell rings?
What do the porcelain gargoyles do when the bell rings?
- Breathe life into nearby statues
- Tremble on their carven perches (correct)
- Fly off the roofs
- Sing in harmony
What happens to the wooden goldfish above the green-and-gold tiles of the temple when the bell rings?
What happens to the wooden goldfish above the green-and-gold tiles of the temple when the bell rings?
What does the uplifted finger of Fo do when the bell rings?
What does the uplifted finger of Fo do when the bell rings?
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Tower of the Great Bell's function
Tower of the Great Bell's function
Marks the hour using a water clock.
Dragons' reaction to the bell
Dragons' reaction to the bell
They shiver at the tips of their gilded tails.
Gargoyles' response to bell ringing
Gargoyles' response to bell ringing
They tremble on their carved perches.
Goldfish's reaction to the bell
Goldfish's reaction to the bell
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Fo's finger's motion
Fo's finger's motion
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Study Notes
Tower of the Great Bell
- Renowned for housing a massive bell, significant in cultural and historical contexts.
- The tower symbolizes harmony and the passing of time.
Little Dragons on High-Tilted Eaves
- Crafted from bronze, these dragons serve as decorative elements.
- When the bell rings, they are believed to channel the sound, enhancing its reach.
Porcelain Gargoyles
- Positioned strategically, these gargoyles are intricate in design.
- Upon the bell's ringing, they emit melodic tones, adding a unique auditory experience.
Wooden Goldfish Above Green-and-Gold Tiles
- These goldfish are a visual focal point of the temple’s architecture.
- When the bell tolls, they are said to create a subtle swaying motion, symbolizing good fortune.
Uplifted Finger of Fo
- Fo represents wisdom and protection within the temple's iconography.
- With each bell toll, the uplifted finger is thought to radiate blessings and tranquility throughout the surrounding area.
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