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Why is it a three-legged golden toad?

Jin Chan, a good tool above Wang Cai, has three legs, the Big Dipper on his back, two strings of copper coins in his mouth and two Tai Chi instruments on his head.

According to legend, in ancient times, there was a fairy named Liu Hai who exorcised evil spirits and eliminated evil for people. He surrendered many goblins, and one of them was not too bad. It turned out to be a three-legged toad. In the later days, this toad followed Liu Hai to exorcise demons, and Liu Hai loved to give money to some poor people, so this three-legged toad also had the ability to turn people's money into wealth, so later generations put three legs in the house.

It is said that Jin Chan likes to live in treasure land. Where Toad Tripod lives, there are treasures underground. This is why toads are used in geomantic omen. Toads can gather money and save it, but they won't lose it.

The four-legged toad and the three-legged toad are actually a golden toad.

Since ancient times, the "laurel tree" has been used as a metaphor for those who entered the examination. It is said that there is a three-legged toad in the moon palace, and later people also call it the moon. Nowadays, as an ornament, Yuchan has entered thousands of households. It not only has decorative function, but also can ward off evil spirits and make money. The placement of Yuchan is also very particular. Its head facing the door can make money for you, and putting money on its tail means it can double your wealth. People usually call toads golden toads. As the old saying goes, "There are golden toads at home, but there are endless financial resources.