Old Man of the South Pole

The Old Man of the South Pole, the Old Immortal Man of the South Pole (Chinese: 南極老人, 南極仙翁, or Japanese: 南極老人) is the Taoist deification of Canopus, the brightest star of the constellation Carina.

It is the symbol of happiness and longevity in Far Eastern culture.

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