Tao Tao and Pixiu are two famous mythical beasts in ancient China, and they differ in image, symbolism, and cultural symbolism.
First of all, from the point of view of image characteristics, gluttony is usually described as a hideous-looking, vicious and gluttonous beast. It has a huge body, sharp claws, and a human face. Gluttonous eyes are depicted under the armpits, as well as tiger teeth and claws. This image expresses the majesty, power, and conquest of gluttony, as well as greed and destruction.
In contrast, Pixiu's image is more changeable. Sometimes it is depicted as a large tiger with wings, and sometimes it is a dragon-like creature covered in scales. No matter what kind of image it is, Pixiu shows a mighty atmosphere. This changeable image represents the meaning of bravery, fearlessness, victory, and good luck and prosperity.
Secondly, judging from the legends, gluttony is considered one of the fierce beasts in ancient mythology, and it is also one of the four fierce beasts. Its image and characteristics make it such that people represent ** and greed. The ancients often associated gluttony with destruction and disaster, so it became a symbol of warning against excessive greed and destruction.
Pixiu is regarded as an auspicious beast, it is known as one of the five great beasts, and is as famous as dragons, phoenixes, turtles, unicorns and other sacred beasts. Pixiu has the effect of attracting wealth and treasure, absorbing the wealth of the Quartet and warding off evil spirits. There are also many legends and stories about Pixiu. According to legend, Pixiu is believed to be a guardian beast that can drive away ** and bring good luck. It is believed that wearing Pixiu can help people attract fortune and ward off evil spirits, so Pixiu has become a symbol of fortune and good luck.
In addition, the cultural symbolism of Pixiu is also very important. Due to its implication of attracting wealth and warding off evil spirits, Pixiu is often used in feng shui layouts and jewelry making. It is believed that wearing a pixiu will bring wealth and good luck to the owner. Not only that, Pixiu also often appears in ancient buildings, utensils and works of art, and has become one of the important symbols of traditional Chinese culture.
To sum up, as two famous mythical beasts in ancient China, there are differences in their images, legends, and cultural symbols. Gluttony, with its greedy nature, is seen as a warning against excessive greed and destruction, while pixiu is widely used as a symbol of fortune and good fortune. Whether it is gluttony or pixiu, they all carry rich cultural connotations and have become an indispensable part of traditional Chinese culture.