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The Old Chieftain

The story of an old Taiwanese chieftain who dared to march against the Empire of Japan.

The Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.

This is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a folk hero in Taiwan.

In the late 1600s, a pirate king ruled Taiwan. Today, he is a folk hero and this is his story.