Myth & folk traditions · Myth & belief
Narayana Vajra Guardian
The open-mouthed guardian often paired at a Buddhist temple gate.
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Narayeon belongs to the powerful guardians who defend Buddhist teaching. Korean temple sculptures often present him with an open mouth opposite Miljeok.
Legacy
The pair embodies protection rather than two ordinary soldiers. Their weapons and poses vary among surviving works.