About the ancient beasts, in fact, there are many similar existences, such as the Vermilion Bird and the Phoenix, the Green Dragon and the Canglong, etc., among which there is a more interesting existence, that is, the Dead Gluttony and the Pixiu, two very edible but different existences that represent good and evil, here, let's pay attention to it, and the storyteller will tell you about it.
In ancient myths and legends, gluttony was depicted as a monster with a human face, tiger teeth and claws, and eyes under the armpits. The origin of gluttony is not yet clear, but in ancient myths and legends in our country, gluttony is a mysterious monster that represents power, status, wealth and people's yearning for a better life. Often described as greedy, gluttonous, greedy, and even devouring all things, its image had an important symbolic meaning in ancient societies.
The image and cultural symbols of gluttony appear in many ancient and modern works of art and culture, such as ancient Chinese bronze, jade, lacquerware, etc. The patterns of the taotao patterns in these works are varied, based on a variety of animals, and are the dominant elements of ancient decoration. In addition, the image of gluttony is also widely used in modern society, such as fashion, food, catering and other fields.
Although the image of gluttony in ancient Chinese myths and legends has been widely disseminated, it actually originated from the Song Dynasty Jinshi and was not used to warn people to control their desires. In legend, the gluttony is one of the dragons, and the mythical taotao may have been misunderstood and misunderstood. In addition, there are also legends that the gluttony may have originated from a real historical figure, the Jinyun clan.
Pixiu is a mythical beast in ancient Chinese mythology and legend, which has an important position in Chinese culture for its majestic appearance, auspicious meaning of attracting wealth and warding off evil spirits, and being regarded as a magical beast of fortune.
Pixiu's appearance resembles that of a lion, but it has horns on its head and a long mane rolled up, making it powerful and noble. In ancient China, people believed that Pixiu had eight major effects: suppressing treasures, warding off evil spirits, dispelling evil, transporting, seeking wealth, seeking children, adding longevity, and determining marriage. Especially in terms of attracting wealth and treasure, people regard Pixiu as a mythical beast and put it at home or wear it on their bodies, hoping to achieve rapid accumulation of wealth and promotion of positions.
Regarding the origin of Pixiu, there is a theory that it is the ninth son of the dragon, and he has a strange appearance, can swallow everything without leaking, and can accept the wealth of the four directions without coming out. This statement makes Pixiu one of the most popular auspicious beasts in traditional Chinese culture, and is widely used in home decoration, commercial premises and decorations, placing people's expectations for a better life and longing for the future.
Nowadays, in the Chinese circle, Pixiu is widely welcomed and sought after, and it is gradually moving towards the world stage, whether it is placed at home or worn on the body, it can become people's spiritual sustenance, bringing them good luck and auspiciousness. The form of Pixiu is diverse, for example, the head of the dragon head Pixiu is like a dragon head, most of the neck has a mane, the head of the beast Pixiu and the toad head Pixiu are the head shape of the beast and the toad respectively, and the waist is wrapped around the head of the Pixiu means to eat all the wealth of the Quartet and get rich overnight. In addition, there is a pair of jade Pixiu can be divided into male and female, the overlord Pixiu means the way of the hero, that is, domineering, and the mother and son Pixiu imply that the mother and son are of one heart and one mind. These are all different forms of Pixiu, each with different meanings and symbols.
In short, one is able to eat and be greedy, which can represent food culture, and the other can swallow wealth and wealth, representing money, which is the difference between gluttony and pixiu.