annis
03-07-2011, 06:20 AM
Last year I coincidentally read several novels which featured these legendary horses, also known as "Heavenly Horses", and became intrigued by them. I recently came across this news item about a discovery in China which has reignited interest in the legend.
The bones of 80 horses unearthed from the mausoleum of a Chinese emperor who lived more than 2,000 years ago have rekindled an ancient legend about blood-sweating "heavenly" horses from central Asia.
Full article here:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-02/21/c_13741941.htm
The bones of 80 horses unearthed from the mausoleum of a Chinese emperor who lived more than 2,000 years ago have rekindled an ancient legend about blood-sweating "heavenly" horses from central Asia.
Full article here:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-02/21/c_13741941.htm