Cultural References
In Chinese literature, this battle is known as the first battle that led Guan Yu to fame, which, over time, accumulated and promoted him to deity status.
This scene became famous in Beijing opera as "Killing Hua Xiong" (simplified Chinese: 斩华雄; traditional Chinese: 斬華雄; pinyin: Zhǎn Huà Xíong). The same scene is played in other types of Chinese opera as well.
More recently, this event has been reenacted in video games such as Koei's Sangokushi Eiketsuden, Sangokushi Sousouden and Dynasty Warriors, among others.
Read more about this topic: Battle Of Sishui Pass
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