In ancient Chinese myths and legends, the story of the Yellow Emperor canonizing the 12 zodiac signs after his victory over Chiyou has been passed down for a long time. However, it is worth pondering why there are no cats in these zodiac signs.
There may be a deep story and historical reason behind this question. Now, let's travel back in time to distant antiquity to explore this mysterious mystery.
The time of the story is fixed in the ancient period of ancient China, when ethnic and tribal disputes continued, and Chiyou, as a brave warrior, set off a vicious war that swept through southern Xinjiang.
As the leader of the leaders at that time, the Yellow Emperor led many tribes to fight together, and finally defeated Chiyou and saved the people from dire straits.
After the victory over Chiyou, the Yellow Emperor realized that the people needed a way to commemorate and commemorate, so he decided to canonize the 12 zodiac signs as a calendar to commemorate the unity and victory of the tribe.
Among the representative animals of the zodiac are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig, which are canonized as representative animals of different years, symbolizing the unity and victory of the tribe.
However, just as it was canonized, a cute cat was inadvertently left behind. According to legend, when the Yellow Emperor issued the order to canonize the 12 zodiac signs, all the animals rushed to the place where they were summoned, ready to receive the canonization of the Yellow Emperor.
But the cat heard the news in the whisper of the mouse, and said to the mouse with joy, "Brother Mouse, I will also go and be canonized as a sign of loyalty." The mouse was so inspired that he coaxed the cat, "It's time to eat and eat for lunch." ”
When the rat went alone to be canonized, the Yellow Emperor had already ordered the canonization to advance. Therefore, although the cat expressed its wishes, it missed the canonization of the Yellow Emperor. Since then, the cat has become a natural enemy of rats because of its resentment and determination to make enemies of rats.
This regrettable story of cause and effect is still told in the streets of China today. There is no single explanation as to why cats were forgotten to be canonized as one of the zodiac signs.
One theory is that the cat expressed that it was going to be canonized, but was misled by the rat before leaving, and did not catch the time for canonization.
Another theory is that the tribe did not consider cats to be particularly important animals, so they did not specifically invite cats to receive canonization. Whatever the reason, this story will be remembered by posterity.
However, while cats failed to become one of the 12 zodiac signs, cats still occupy an important place in Chinese history and culture. In traditional Chinese culture, cats are regarded as rui beasts, which have the symbolic meaning of warding off evil spirits and driving away evil spirits.
In addition, there are many legends and stories about cats in Chinese history, and cats often appear in literature and art, becoming a timeless theme for literati and scholars.
Today, the love for cats remains undiminished, and cats are seen as pets, companions, and spiritual creatures that play an important role in people's daily lives. Cats' elegance, intelligence, and independence attract attention and make them an indispensable member of the family.
Legend has it that the cat, although it failed to become one of the twelve zodiac signs, left a deep mark in its own unique way.
Today, cats still play an important role in people's lives and have become a favorite companion animal.
This mysterious zodiac sign, forgotten outside the canonization calendar, continues to shine with a unique light in people's hearts.
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