Standing Buddha at Godori, Iksan / 益山古都里石造如來立像 / 익산 고도리 석불여래입상

This Buddha, facing another Buddha at a distance of 200 meters dates to the Goryeo dynasty era. Each Buddha has no curves and is depicted with plain clothing and barely distinguishable arms. 

According to legend, the two Buddhas (one male, one female) are lovers that can only meet for one night in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar. After the sunset on that special day the lovers are allowed to meet, but must return to their respective positions before the rooster crows at dawn. 

On their heads, the Buddhas wear a crown topped with another square hat. With their square faces, small eyes, pug noses, and small lips, the Buddas are reminiscent of guardian deities typically placed at the entrance of villages.