Why is there a stone lion in front of the gate?

No matter ancient or modern, most big governments or real estate, as well as those luxury houses with Chinese architecture, have stone lions at the door. In ancient times, these stone lions played many roles. First of all, talk about the stone lion at the entrance of the yamen. Who said a more intuitive concept? When a person wants to complain, some timid people will inevitably have some awe when they see the stone lions placed at the door and speak in court. You will be extra careful not to lie. On the other hand, the stone lions placed at the door played a role in predicting disasters in ancient times. Legend has it that there are floods or natural disasters. Shishi's eyes will be red, and his mouth will bleed or vomit blood.

Another important function is to drive away evil spirits and avoid disasters. In ancient times, people could watch Feng Shui. Therefore, the placement of those stone lions is quite exquisite, not casually placed. Moreover, the number of stone lions is not today's decoration, which can better show the identity and status of the owner. There is a lion in front of your house. Very imposing, very big. Then outsiders will know that this must be a big family at first sight, so they are somewhat awed. So, the stone lion at home. It is also a symbol of status, but in ancient times, there were strict requirements for the decoration of the lion's chest. You must never go beyond the level and spend as much as you want. On this issue, once you make a mistake, you have to be beheaded. This is the main reason why stone lions were placed in front of the ancient gates, but now this reason has changed slightly.

Nowadays, most stone lions placed in front of the gate are status symbols or town houses. However, there are many houses. Because of feng shui, stone lions must be placed at the door. Moreover, the reason why stone lions are placed in many places now is for the sake of beauty and is also an ornament. Most of them are regarded as works of art, and there was not so much meaning of exorcism in ancient times.