Why were tigers not released at the entrance of government offices in ancient times, but lions, which are not found in China, were released?
Why didn’t tigers be released at the gates of government offices in ancient times, but lions, which are not found in China, were released? Everyone knows that the word lion is a dog with the word division next to it, and this word division has the meaning of army in ancient times. If it has a dog with a reverse side, it means it is an animal, and it can reflect the power of lion. If there is a pair of lions at the door. As for the stone lion, it means that the yamen seems to have strong power, which gives people a sense of intimidation and also represents a kind of majesty. The lion is the king of beasts, and it gives people a very dignified and noble meaning, because Its shape is also particularly powerful, so in ancient times, lions were compared to kings. According to traditional customs, placing a stone lion at the door played a role in guarding the house and protecting the home. It is a fierce appearance but a gentle heart. Therefore, a pair of stone lions would be placed at the entrance of ancient government offices and in the houses of dignitaries.