But no, she's the goddess of longevity.
But I guess youth, beauty and health can certainly make one happy!
"Ma Gu, the goddess of longevity in ancient Chinese tradition, always appeared as a young and beautiful maid of eighteen. According to the legend, Ma Gu lived tens of thousands of years, achieving longevity by picking divine herbs from a verdant forest and brewing wine with them. Legend also has it whomever tasted a cup of Ma Gu's wine would be eternally young, beautiful and healthy.
According to legend, MaGu lives forever on clouds. Winter Blooming Dergenia, with a soft cloudlike texture and form have been planted around the statue."
More pics of the garden:
This guy was my favorite.
Looking past the sculpture garden out to Aldrich Park, which is in the very center of the campus.
Oh my gosh! Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing all of them!
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