Myanmar military trumpets white elephant as sign of right to rule

A junta in Myanmar has found grounds for optimism- the birth of a rare albino elephant. Ancient rulers regarded white elephants as extremely auspicious, and their appearance was taken as a symbol of righteous political power. The pale pachyderm will feature on a special postage stamp released this week to mark the 75th anniversary of Myanmar's independence from Britain, state media said on Tuesday.

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