What are the mythical beasts usually found in front of banks and other buildings? What are their functions?

1. The meaning is equivalent to the traditional mythical beast [auspicious animal] that protects the house - to ward off evil spirits. It is a legendary mythical beast. There is a saying that "the poverty in the world will last forever", that is, the blessing from heaven. The meaning of fortune. It avoids evil like a lion or a tiger, with its head held high, its chest raised, its waist bent, its mouth wide, and its expression ferocious. It is an auspicious animal in traditional Chinese culture. The mythical beast can transform evil spirits and ward off evil spirits, and can bring blessings and peace to the owner of the house.

2. Depending on the size of the mythical beast, it can be placed on the sacred cabinet, bedside, cash box, bookcase, desk, etc. (this year’s corresponding ones include Pixiu, three-legged golden toad, dragon, etc.)

3.★In folk custom, the lion is the sacred animal that controls the house. It also has the effect of warding off evil spirits, and the lion's mouth opens and closes one by one, both of which represent the meaning of breathing in and out. Some of them release Qilin. Qilin is also a mythical beast, and it is helpful for Feng Shui, especially for those whose doors are facing water (rivers, rivers). It has the function of carrying water

The lion's mouth in front of the bank opens and closes. Opening means attracting money, closing means keeping money. It means eating money but not spitting it out.

The stone lions on both sides of the main entrance of the ancient temple are male on the left and female on the right. The male lion opens his mouth and stares at the believers coming and going;

I also heard that they are chanting the name of the Buddha, one "Ah" and the other "Mi"

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