Major Supernatural Events in Chinese Folk Legends.

Summary

A supernatural tale from Nanjing in 466 BCE describes 3,000 mute phantom warriors who miraculously defeated a million-strong allied army. Led by Su Jun, these extraordinary soldiers were recruited and silenced with a special drug. During a battle, they appeared as eight-foot-tall ghostly riders with green-glowing spears, terrifying the enemy. Despite their mysterious origins, they played a crucial role in changing the city's rulers. The story concludes with their ultimate sacrifice during a banquet fire, leaving behind only archaeological evidence and unanswered questions about their true nature.

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