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China: Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE), philosopher and author of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching), portrayed riding his water buffalo into the wilderness. Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE)
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Bronze sculpture of Laozi on water buffalo, illustration from Soviet encyclopedia, 1926 Stock Photo - Alamy
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According To Chinese Legend Laozi Left China For The West On A Water Buffalo High-Res Vector Graphic - Getty Images
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