Terra cotta warriors from mausoleum of the first Qin emperor of China
Definition
These are life-sized clay sculptures that were buried with the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. They were created to protect him in the afterlife.
Analogy
Imagine a group of loyal bodyguards surrounding a king, ready to defend him at all costs.
Related terms
Qin Shi Huang: The first emperor of China who commissioned the terra cotta warriors.
Mausoleum: A large tomb or burial place for a deceased person.
Afterlife: The belief in an existence after death, often associated with different cultures and religions.
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