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Nio are guardian deities who protect the entrance of Buddhist temples.
The powerful appearance of the Nio statues inspires awe in those who see them.
Giant Nio statues are enshrined at Todai-ji Temple in Nara.
The term "Nio-dachi" (standing like a Nio) describes standing powerfully like a Nio statue.
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