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1. Mount Meru

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   East Asian Interpretations
   In East Asian cosmology, particularly as absorbed into Chinese thought (as referenced by the orientation of structures like the Daming Palace), Mount Meru is often conflated with the mythical Kunlun Mountains, or alternatively, is seen as residing beyond the extreme western edge of the known world, aligning with the setting sun.
   The structure’s perceived influence over terrestrial weather patterns is also significant. It is believed that intense rainfall experienced near the equator is caused by the tears shed by the celestial guardi…