* Eaves: The eaves of each story of a pagoda are typically flared and turned up at the corners.
* Finial: The top of a pagoda is typically crowned by a finial, which may be a spire, a flame, or a jewel.
* Materials: Pagodas are typically made of stone, wood, or brick.
* Symbolism: Pagodas often have symbolic meanings, and may represent the five elements, the eight trigrams, or the bodhi tree.
