What are the Swiss beasts in China?
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dragon
According to the ancient myths and legends in the cultural circle of Chinese characters, dragons are magical creatures living in the sea. It is the leader of scale insects and the master of weathering rain, and is often used to symbolize good luck. It is one of the most representative traditional cultures of East Asian nations such as Han nationality, and the legend of dragon is very rich.
The most basic feature of the dragon image is "nine similarities", and these nine animals are still controversial. Legend has it that it can be hidden, detailed and huge, short and long. The vernal equinox ascends to the sky, the autumnal equinox dives into the deep, and it calls for rain, and these are the images of dragons developed in the later period, which are more complicated than the original dragons. [ 1]
The Zhang Guoxing Classic says, "If you have auxiliary wings, you are a real dragon." You think that if you have wings, you are a real dragon. [2] For example, there were a large number of dragon boats with wings in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and even Qinglong in the pre-Qin ornamentation had wings, saying that Qinglong was the ancestor dragon. [3] In feudal times, the dragon was a symbol of imperial power, and the objects used in the palace were also decorated with dragons.
Dragon ranks fifth among the traditional Chinese zodiac animals in China, and is called "Four Spirits" with phoenix, tortoise and forest in the Book of Rites. The dragon in western mythology has also been translated into Jackie Chan, but the two are not the same.
Unlike dragons (the West), they represent greed and destruction. The relationship between the dragon and the west dragon is just like the difference between monsters and monsters, ghosts, undead, demons, evil spirits, elves, fairies and fairies.
The creatures in China ancient folk myths and legends that can be seen in China's ancient books and records can't be found in reality, but the components of their images come from reality, which plays the role of exorcising evil spirits, avoiding disasters and praying for blessings.
phoenix
Phoenix originally meant phoenix bird, and later it became the abbreviation of phoenix because of the combination of phoenix. The King of Birds in China Myths and Legends. The male is called phoenix; The female is Huang, commonly known as Phoenix.
In the ancient totem era, it was regarded as a god bird and was worshipped. Metaphor is a virtuous person. It is a bird in the imagination of primitive society, which gradually evolved through the modification of its original image.
turtle
People in China always think that the texture of turtle and its back is secret, so it has become a mysterious animal with rich cultural connotations. At the same time, it is precisely because the tortoise's life span is very long that it becomes a symbol of longevity. People often use the word "turtle age" to refer to people's longevity or collectively called "turtle age and crane life" and "turtle age". Since ancient times, people have believed that it can bring auspicious gods. The tortoise has become the spirit of the first prophet. Releasing jade turtles can nourish yin and yang, adjust indoor balance of yin and yang and natural magnetic field, and make up for luck and fortune. Using jade turtles in town houses can be safe, auspicious and rich.
kylin
Kirin, brave and brave, phoenix and dragon turtle are also called "Five Spirits", and Kirin is the first of them. As early as the Zhou Dynasty, there was a legend of Kirin in China. The most concrete record is the book Justice in Shi Mao, which says: "forest, moose body, horse's foot, oxtail, yellow hair, round hoof and horn meat". Legend has it that Kirin is a virtuous and kind beast, gentle in temperament, without insects or grass, with horns on its head and raw meat on its horns. Therefore, emperors of all dynasties loved forest and regarded its appearance as Chery, which showed imperial power and clarity in the country.
People regard Kirin as a mascot. It is said that wherever Kirin steps, it will bring good luck to people there, so it is called "Kirin is auspicious". In traditional culture, Kirin is a symbol of good luck. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "Kirin comes out of prosperity". At the same time, the people also firmly believe that Kirin is an auspicious beast to eliminate disasters and solve problems, ward off evil spirits, ward off evil spirits in towns and houses, and promote and make a fortune. Practical objects: gratitude, friendship, blessing, high moral character, promising, outstanding, helping the world, teaching, military and police judicial circles, political circles, promotion, election, community, marriage, having children and starting business.
A mythical wild animal
The pinyin of Brave Martial Arts is pí xiū, which is also called "to ward off evil spirits and be blessed by nature". It is a fierce beast recorded in China ancient books and folk myths and legends.
Ancient China Feng Shui masters believed that the brave were auspicious beasts who turned disasters into blessings. From ancient times to the present, emperors to the people have paid great attention to the collection and wearing of magic. Legend has it that magic not only has the function of auspiciousness to ward off evil spirits, but also has the function of saving houses, turning the old into the young and promoting marriage. In China, there is a custom of decorating "magic", which has rich meanings. People believe it can bring joy and good luck. In ancient times, people often used magic as the name of the army.