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Legend of the White Snake is one of the most famous tales spreading out among folks in ancient China. The tale goes that a white snake came to the human world as she was longing for human life,and married a scholar named Xu Xian.However,this marriage was opposed by Fahai,a Buddhist monk.He then incarcerated the white snake under Leifeng Pagoda at the bank of the West Lake.The legend happened in the West Lake of Hangzhou. Up to now,visitors may still recall the story as they view and admire this scenic spot. Legend of the White Snake originated in the Tang Dynasty,the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and was handed down through the Ming and Qing Dynasties.It has later experienced an ever expanding influence and has become widely known in China;moreover, it spreads in many countries such as Japan, North Korea,Vietnam, and India.