Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has had a special zodiac cultureWe are accustomed to relying on the zodiac of the lunar calendar to judge the character and even life of others. For example,The rooster symbolizes diligence, trustworthiness and punctuality, while the sheep symbolizes gentleness, peace and auspiciousness
However, the time-honored doctrine of the zodiacBut there is a seemingly contradictory piece of knowledge - "men are afraid of chickens, and women are afraid of sheep".
This statementIt sounds somewhat mysterious and puzzlingWhat does this mean?Could it be the zodiacReallyDominate one's destiny？Historical thoseWhat kind of entanglement does the big man have with this genus?
Before discussing this issue, it is necessary to talk about how the rooster and the sheep entered the zodiac. As suchFan Wei's wordsI don't want to know how it doesn't have landJust want to know where it came from
It has been recorded in the Classic of Mountains and SeasThe golden rooster is the messenger of the dawn, and their cry beckons the dawn, accompanied mankind through the long dark night. This ancient myth closely associates the golden rooster with the sunIt shows the ancient people's desire for light
Dating back to ancient China, there was a chicken king in the pastIt has a bold personality and likes to be aggressive, often compete with other roosters, and cause trouble when nothing happens. A rooster brawl with the neighboring village angered the villagers, who drove them away with a broomstick
One day, the King of Chickens sees a good friendThe horse has been selected into the list of zodiac signs and is loved and respected by humans, I was both happy and angry for the horse, why didn't I get selected?The King of Chickens asked the horse eagerly.
The horse calmly told the King of Chickens about its long-standing contribution to humanity, saidPloughing the fields and transporting goods by himself, working hard, being able to go into battle to kill the enemy, and making military achievements.
After listening to Ma's words, the chicken king fell into deep thought. The chicken king decided to use his clear and beautiful voiceAt dawn, it chirps loudly to wake up the sleeping humans.
Day after day, year after year,The King of Chickens has always adhered to his duty and worked tirelessly to fulfill his responsibility to wake up mankind。Over time, human beings were very grateful for the contribution of the King of Roosters, and they asked the Jade Emperor to make it a zodiac sign as a reward.
The problem, however, isAccording to the rules set by the Jade Emperor, only animals are eligible to be selected as zodiac signs, and the King of Chickens, as a bird, was originally not selected.
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The King of Chickens was so angry that he even went out of his body and came to the Heavenly Palace to ask the Jade Emperor to change the rules. In its crying, the Jade Emperor couldn't help but be moved, and finally made an exception to pick a beautiful flower and give it to the chicken king to show recognition of his merits.
The Rooster King was overjoyed and immediately rushed to the Four Heavenly Kings to confirm the honor. Under the witness of the Four Heavenly Kings, the King of Roosters participated in the selection of the zodiac as he wished.
To make sure you can win,The chicken king used his best strength to run fast, and finally succeeded in lining up in front of the dog, as wished, became one of the zodiac signs.
Since then, the Rooster has diligently and responsibly fulfilled his duty to wake up humanity at dawn every day, and has become a messenger of the morning message to the world. Every day it chirps punctually and never shirks lazily.
After talking about the chicken shortlisted for the zodiac, let's talk about the sheep. Legend has it that in ancient times,There have been no grain crops in the world, and human beings live on weeds and fruits.
Food scarcity leads to weakness and thinness of the human body。One day, the sheep god appeared on earth, saw the malnutrition of human beings, full of sympathy, and asked about the needs of human life.
Human beings say that they have never eaten grains, let alone what they are. The sheep god promised to bring grain seeds to mankind the next day. It turned out that at that time, the five grains only existed in the Heavenly Palace Yutian, and the stingy Jade Emperor was reluctant to share them with humans.
After the sheep god returned to the Heavenly Palace, he stole the grain seeds while the guards were asleep, brought to the world at night and distributed to mankind.
Humans followed the instructions of the sheep god and soon grew grains. At harvest, humans found that the ears of grain resembled the head and tail of a sheep。These grains are fragrant and sweet, and the quality is good.
Humans preserve some of the grain for the winter, and hold a grand sacrificeto thank the sheep god for his gifts. This type of post-harvest ritual has been passed down to this day.
The sacrifice alarmed the Jade Emperor, and the Jade Emperor was furious, put the sheep god to death in the world, commanding humans to eat mutton. Years later, a miracle happenedThe following year, grass grew from the dead ground of the sheep god, and many lambs were born.
The sheep live in the world, feed on grass, and offer milk to men。Humans also hold annual sacrifices to commemorate the kindness of the sheep god. Sheep become the best friends of mankind, and humans regard sheep as their own.
Later, the Jade Emperor chose the zodiac signs, although he was dissatisfied with the sheep god stealing the grains, stillUnder the unanimous recommendation of everyone, the sheep had to be included in the zodiac. The sheep is named the eighth zodiac sign.
Doing good deeds is always good and harmless!What is puzzling is why the Jade Emperor treats chickens and sheep so much, can squeeze into the ranks of the zodiac,However, in our world, there are still so many people who do not love chickens and sheep？It's really weird!
In traditional Chinese culture, the 12 zodiac signs have specific meanings and symbols. However,Many people have some misconceptions about the zodiac chickenEspecially in the marriage market, some people even put forward the saying that "men are afraid of chickens".
What's going on and how do you understand it?
According to the observation of ancient people, there were many cases of widowing in men who belonged to the rooster。Over time, some men have been labelled as incompetent.
In addition,Because the chicken is homophonic with "hunger", it is regarded as a bad omen. Therefore, if a man is a chicken, he is considered to suffer a lifetime of poverty and lack of food.
For women, however, the situation is quite different. In ancient times, people regarded the "chicken" as a mascot, symbolizing that women could soar and realize their life ideals.
There is another saying,Under the ancient hierarchical system of Shinong, industry and commerce, the low-level labor groups represented by chickens were often discriminated against. If a male is a rooster, he is considered only suitable for low-level manual labor, and there is no possibility of changing his fate through the imperial examination.
Some believe that the rooster is only responsible for waking up lowly children, while the hen hatches chicksSome would argue that Rooster males lack a sense of family responsibility.
For a variety of reasons, this old proverb gradually evolved"Men are afraid of chickens"said.
Zodiac signs do not represent a person's personality traits or future destinyIt's just a way to distinguish between dates of birth. In traditional Chinese culture, the chicken symbolizes virtues such as diligence, bravery, and loyalty, and is a symbol of positive energy.
Such as famous figures in history:Ancient Chinese thinkers Mencius, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji, Sui Wen Emperor Yang Jian, Zhuge Liang.
Modern society is changing with each passing day, and the boundaries of professions are no longer as clear as they were in ancient times. It doesn't matter if it's a manual worker or a mental workerAs long as you work hard, you can change your fate and realize the value of life through your own strength
The saying that men are afraid of chickens has long been out of touch with the development of the timesWe shouldn't be driven by old stereotypes and labelsand stereotypes about a certain group.
On the contrary,We should respect each person's personality differences and appreciate their uniqueness.
The historical origin of "women are afraid of sheep" is quite complicated. As early as the Neolithic Age, sheep accompanied ancient nomadic tribes, providing them with fur, food, sacrifices, and other needs. Sheep have a very close relationship with humans.
In ancient times, sheep were seen as a symbol of good luck. When King Wen of Zhou deduced the gossip, he chose the sheep to represent the most beautiful meaning -"Ten sheep and nine blessings".
The character "sheep" in "Ten Sheep and Nine Blessings" is also known as "auspicious" in ancient Chinese. And there's inIn "Shuowen Jie Zi", the interpretation of "sheep" is "auspicious".
Such as Han bricks haveThe words "Daji Sheep"., historicallyQin Mugong changed his name to Baili Xi with five sheepskinsThe story shows the value and auspiciousness of sheep at that time.
Later, howeverIt gradually became "ten sheep and nine blessings".The same pronunciation has different meaningsEphesians have no meaning, and then slowly spread it as"Ten sheep and nine incomplete".
According to Chen Kunlin, an expert on urban folklore"Ten sheep and nine incomplete" first appeared after the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty。Have you ever wondered?""Ten sheep and nine incomplete". "Why is it related to the Qing Dynasty, the ancient center of power?
Chen Kunlin, an expert on urban folklore.
Interpretation by the literati and scholars of the timeThe "incomplete" in the ten sheep and nine incompleteness refers to the horns of the sheep。They believe that nine out of ten sheep may have had their horns cut off and only one horn intact.
Subsequently, a series of historical events made the saying "ten sheep and nine incomplete" deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Empress Dowager Cixi and Li Hongzhang were both born in the Year of the Goat, and their actions in the late Qing Dynasty made the common people hate them to the core.
The people insinuated their discontent on the "sheep" people, the folk spread falsely, so the saying "ten sheep and nine incomplete" slowly spread.
It can be said thatAt that time, this sentence was used to squeeze the Qing Dynasty authorities.
There is also a saying that in ancient times, when men chose a wife, physiognomy often became one of the criteria they paid attention to. There is an old proverb that "a woman is afraid of a sheep, so she guards an empty house".— but it made this genus controversial.
Meaning to say, people thinkThe fate of the sheep woman is rough, bringing bad luck to her husband and family。This has discouraged many men.
This is clearly a false and absurd idea. Many famous figures in history were born precisely in the Year of the Goat, egYang Guifei, one of the four beauties of ancient times, and Wu Shi, the queen of Gaozong Zhaogou.
However,The goat girl is auspicious and kind in natureThey bring good luck to the family, but it is sympathetic to be misunderstood.
We have to step upUncover these mysteries and restore the essence of the matter.
What is happiness?Perseverance or love of life?In this complex and diverse world, we must always believe thatEvery living being has the opportunity and the right to pursue happiness, and does not have to be bound by those external shackles and constraints.
Among the various genera, there is also endless and beautiful love.
Destiny is in your own hands, why hope in others, as the so-called:Rely on the mountains and mountains, rely on the flow of water
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