Phu Ðong Thien Vuong—Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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N 10° 46.278 E 106° 41.598
48P E 685148 N 1191203
An equestrian statue of a mythic figure in Vietnamese culture, on a horse, in a prominent public place.
Waymark Code: WMFEF2
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 10/06/2012
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Known by several names Phu Ðong Thien Vuong is a mythical hero from Vietnam's long history. The story, in short, is that the gentleman concerned grows into a giant acquires a flying horse, and defeats invaders of Vietnam. He has been the subject of several literary poems, plus children's stories, also a movie or three.
The statue is on a tall plinth, in the centre of a busy traffic intersection in central Ho Chi Minh City. The statue looks to be larger than life-sized, but it is difficult to judge accurately. Phu Ðong Thien Vuong rides his horse, holding a rather flexible spear, with the horse leaping forward into the sky, not doubt to battle his enemies. His name is engraved on the base of the plinth.
Identity of Rider: Phu Ðong Thien Vuong
Identity of Horse: Unknown
Name of artist: Unknown
Date of Dedication: Unkown
Material: Stone
Unusual Features: The statue does stand on a
Position: Two Hooves Raised
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