So, what kind of things did dragons originate from? There are many sayings. Some people say that dragons originated from crocodiles, some say snakes, some say pigs, and some say that the earliest dragons were lightning in the sky when it rained. At present, most experts believe that the dragon is a totem complex with snakes as the main body. It has the body of a snake, the head of a pig, the horn of a deer, the ears of a cow, the beard of a sheep, the claws of an eagle and the scales of a fish. This view of experts shows us a picture of life in ancient society: in ancient clan society, Huaxia nationality in the Yellow River basin with snakes as totem defeated other clans. Later, Huaxia combined with other clans to form a huge clan tribal alliance, and at the same time absorbed the totems of other clans, forming the Jackie Chan totem.
According to the ancient legend in China, a dragon has nine sons, none of whom is like a dragon, but each has its own advantages.
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Heavier: I am slim (Bi Xi), and I like lifting heavy things best, so I carry a stone tablet on my back.
Have a good look: kiss, who likes to look around most, is often decorated on the eaves. Look at the decorative animals on the fork ridges of ancient buildings in China.
Food is the most gluttonous, which can be eaten and drunk, and is often decorated on the lid of the tripod. Because it can drink water, it is also decorated on the bridge railing to prevent the bridge from being flooded.
Born black boy: Yazi, a killer who likes fighting, is often decorated on the knife ring and handle of weapons.
Armadillo, which hates crime most, is often decorated on the prison lintel.
Good fireworks: Sister-in-law (sour mud), good fireworks, often decorated on the cover button of incense burner cover.
Good water drinker: Pa Pa (Yinba Xia) is located in the favorite place to drink water on the bridge, and is often decorated on the top of the stone bridge railing. Lying on the four corners of the back door bridge, the shape is very beautiful.
Gentle-natured person: Jiao Rabbit hates others entering its nest and often decorates at the door.
Good singer: Young people who like music and roar best are often decorated on the knob of the big clock.
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1, prickly (Bi,): It looks like a turtle and is easy to carry loads. Runges can be seen in palaces, ancestral temples and tombs all over the country. In all kinds of arguments of Longzi, it generally ranks first among the nine sons.
2. Kissing (Chi, Wen): I like to look around. I am often arranged on the roof of a building. I have a sword to fix it.
3, Pu (old): Rock temperament, love music, love to roar. It is used to decorate the top of the chime of ancient musical instruments, and he can also be seen on the knob of the temple clock.
4. Armadillo (Bi, An): in charge of the prison. It is often decorated on the lintel of death row. Because it is shaped like a tiger, there is also a saying that the tiger's head is tied.
5. Sister-in-law (Su An, Ni): He believes in Buddhism and likes to burn incense, which is on the incense burner cover. Moreover, sister-in-law is also the seat of Manjusri Bodhisattva, which can be seen in temples dedicated to Manjusri Bodhisattva. On Mount Wutai, the Dojo of Manjusri Bodhisattva, there is also a temple dedicated to sisters-in-law. Because my sister-in-law is the fifth son of the dragon, this temple is called Wu Ye Temple, which has great influence in the local area. When I swam through the temple, the incense was very strong.
6. Hao, Tie: Gourmet, gluttonous. There are often gluttonous patterns on bronzes unearthed in Xia and Shang Dynasties. They are ferocious monsters with Kubinashi's body.
7, Yazi (ya, zi): fierce and violent, like to fight and kill people. This is the meaning of the folk idiom "a grudge must be repaid". Usually, statues can be seen on the handles or rings at the ends of some weapons to enhance the murderous look.
8. Shu (Tu): Shaped like a snail, gentle and a little autistic. So he was placed on the door with a knocker in his mouth to avoid visiting at night.
9. Qi (Xiu): He is known as the ninth son of the dragon in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a big mouth and no anus, but it can't go in and out, which is very popular among gamblers. Macau casino then released a jade animal, and wanted to eat everywhere, only to make a profit.
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In ancient times, there was a legend among the people that "dragons give birth to nine children, but they don't generate dragons, and each has its own merits". But what exactly is Jiuzi, there are different opinions. "China auspicious map" said:
The eldest of the nine sons is called prison cow, who likes music and squats at the piano head;
The second child, Masako, loves to kill and fight, and is carved on the knife ring and hilt.
The third child's name is mocking wind, and he had a narrow escape in his life. The beast in the corner of the temple is his portrait.
Four sons, not old, roared loudly when they were hit, and acted as Hong Zhong's animal buttons to lift the beam to help him sing further and wider;
Connie, who is shaped like a lion, likes to smoke, sit still, lean at the foot of the incense burner and smoke;
Liu Zi, also known as XX (Bi xi), is like a tortoise with teeth and likes to carry heavy loads.
Gambi, like a tiger, likes to go to court, and its image appears on both sides of the prison gate or the official hall;
Eight sons, positive and negative, like a dragon, elegant and gentle, coiled on the top of the stone tablet;
Laojiu's sting kiss, also known as sting kiss or sting kiss, is thick and easy to swallow, so it has become a spine-swallowing beast at both ends of Miaoling, which is used to put out fires and eliminate disasters.
The book Origin of the Gods says that the collection outside the Temple of Ascension records that the nine sons of the dragon are: quality, turtle-like, and good load, that is, turtles under the monument; Kiss, like a wild animal, looks good, standing on the roof; Gluttony, food, ding Gai; Pteris vittata, upright, standing on the bridge column; The map of pepper, like snails and clams, is very closed and stands at the door; Gold, shaped like a lion, is a good fireworks, standing in the incense burner; They are just nine sons of the dragon, together with the old, the armadillo and Yazi.
Textual research on Longsheng Jiuzi
People in China call themselves descendants of the dragon and take the dragon as their ancestor. The history of dragons has a long history in China, covering the north and south. 197 1 A jade carved pig dragon was found in Sanxingtala, northern Inner Mongolia. According to experts' research, it was about 6000-7000 years ago. In the Yangshao cultural site in Banpo, Xi, the dragon pattern of pottery jar was unearthed; On the artifacts unearthed from Liangzhu culture in Wuxian, Jiangsu, thousands of miles away, there is a snake-like hook pattern, which is a symbol of dragon totem worship in ancient Vietnam. This shows that at least in the middle of Neolithic age, there was totem worship of dragons. The formation of dragons began in the Neolithic Age. After the development of Shang and Zhou Dynasties, it basically took shape in Qin and Han Dynasties. It breaks away from the specific animal image in nature and becomes a special animal that combines the spirituality and professional knowledge of various animals. By the Tang Dynasty, the dragon had become the patent of the Emperor of Heaven. The dragon pattern can only be used for the emperor's clothes and utensils, and the dragon becomes a symbol of imperial power. After the Song Dynasty, there were more legends about the history and family of dragons. During the formation of the dragon image, many strange animal images appeared. Later, these strange beasts combined some characteristics of the dragon with the development of the dragon image, forming a different view that the dragon gives birth to nine children. However, there is no exact record of what the nine sons of the dragon are, who ranks first and who ranks second. People also have various opinions. It is said that Zhu Youtang, the filial son of the Ming Dynasty, had a whim and asked Li Dongyang, a famous minister of rites, "I heard that Dragon gave birth to nine sons. What are the names of the nine sons? " Li Dongyang couldn't answer it. He left the DPRK after patchwork and pulled out a list. According to Li Dongyang's list, Long's nine sons are: Pufu, Chifeng, Yezi, Shutu, Kiss, Bulong, Sister-in-law and Prison Bull. However, in folklore, there are far more than these dragons, and it is said that they are all sons of dragons. As long as we understand the formation process of Longsheng Jiuzi, it is not difficult to understand why there are so many statements about Longsheng Jiuzi. The so-called dragon gave birth to nine children does not mean that the dragon happened to have nine children. In the ancient traditional culture of China, nine is often used to express a lot, and it has a supreme position. Nine is an imaginary number and an expensive number, so it is used to describe the dragon son. If we have to choose nine sons, we should also choose nine sons who have the greatest influence among the people. Li Dongyang is also in a hurry to make a job, and the list is not representative. Yi Chong consulted some materials, combined with the folk customs he saw during his travels in various places, and re-listed the list of Longsheng Jiuzi according to factors such as folk influence and frequency of appearance. Slender: It looks like a turtle, so it bears a lot of weight. Runges can be seen in palaces, ancestral temples and tombs all over the country. In all kinds of arguments of Longzi, it generally ranks first among the nine sons. Kissing: I like to look around, often arranged on the roof, swallowing my spine with my mouth open and fixed with a sword. Not old: rock temperament, love music, like to roar. It is used to decorate the top of the chime of ancient musical instruments, and he can also be seen on the knob of the temple clock. Armadillo: In charge of the prison. It is often decorated on the lintel of death row. Because it is shaped like a tiger, there is also a saying that the tiger's head is tied. Sister-in-law: He is Buddhist and likes incense, which can be seen on the incense burner cover. Moreover, sister-in-law is also the seat of Manjusri Bodhisattva, which can be seen in temples dedicated to Manjusri Bodhisattva. On Mount Wutai, the Dojo of Manjusri Bodhisattva, there is also a temple dedicated to sisters-in-law. Because my sister-in-law is the fifth son of the dragon, this temple is called Wu Ye Temple, which has great influence in the local area. When I swam through the temple, the incense was very strong. Gluttony: Gourmet, sexual gluttony. There are often gluttonous patterns on bronzes unearthed in Xia and Shang Dynasties. They are ferocious monsters with Kubinashi's body. Yazi: fierce and violent, like fighting and killing people. This is the meaning of the folk idiom "a grudge must be repaid". Usually, statues can be seen on the handles or rings at the ends of some weapons to enhance the murderous look. Shutu: Shaped like a snail, gentle and a little autistic. So he was placed on the door with a knocker in his mouth to avoid visiting at night. Gap: It is called the ninth son of the dragon in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a big mouth and no anus, but it can't go in and out, which is very popular among gamblers. Macau casino then released a jade animal, and wanted to eat everywhere, only to make a profit.