Tangrisha

A tangrisha is a type of animal. The plural of tangrisha is tangrishi.

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Tangrisha have scaled, rounded backs, along with "squared, smiling, tongue-lolling" faces. They seem to have extending arms.

In Barizhan, nesecho are sometimes designed in the shape of tangrisha, which symbolizes protection for the nesecho recipient.

The Wisdom Bridge was designed partially after a tangrisha, with extending arms, and even tangrishi decorations.